Man fatally shot in west Phoenix Costco parking lot as detectives search for suspects and motive

Shooting reported near Indian School Road and Grand Avenue

A man was found dead inside a vehicle after a shooting reported Sunday afternoon in the parking lot of a west Phoenix shopping center near Indian School Road and Grand Avenue. Police said the call came in shortly after 4 p.m., prompting officers to respond to multiple reports of gunfire in the area.

When officers arrived, they located the victim inside a car with at least one gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not released the man’s identity, and investigators have not publicly described the circumstances that led to the shooting.

What investigators have confirmed so far

• The shooting occurred Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, just after 4 p.m.
• Police responded to reports of gunfire near Indian School Road and Grand Avenue, in a shopping center parking lot.
• The victim was found inside a vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene.
• Police said the suspects left the area before officers arrived.

Search for suspects and evidence collection underway

Detectives remained focused on reconstructing what happened in the minutes before and after the shooting, including collecting physical evidence and working to identify any witnesses who may have been in the parking lot at the time. Police said the suspects fled before patrol officers reached the scene, leaving investigators to rely on evidence gathered afterward and any potential surveillance footage from nearby businesses.

No suspect descriptions, vehicle information, or details about a possible relationship between the victim and the suspects have been released. Police also have not said whether the shooting followed an argument, a robbery attempt, or another confrontation.

Public tips requested as homicide investigation continues

Authorities urged anyone with information to report it, including people who may have seen the shooting, noticed suspicious behavior in the parking lot, or have relevant video. Tips can be submitted anonymously through Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (480-948-6377) or 480-TESTIGO (480-837-8446) for Spanish.

Police said the investigation is ongoing and that detectives are working to determine what led up to the shooting.

As of Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, investigators have not announced any arrests or identified a motive, and the victim’s name has not been released.