Man in critical condition after shooting during argument at north Phoenix Circle K near Bell Road

Victim hospitalized; suspect fled on foot

A man was hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting at a convenience store in north Phoenix, as detectives continued to search for a suspect who left the scene on foot.

The shooting occurred at a Circle K near 15th Avenue and Bell Road. Police said the incident followed an argument between two men at the store. During the confrontation, one man was shot and sustained life-threatening injuries. He was taken to a hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.

Investigators said the suspect fled the store area on foot immediately after the shooting. Police described the suspect as a Hispanic man between 18 and 25 years old. No additional identifying details were released, and authorities did not disclose whether the victim and suspect knew each other before the encounter.

What is known so far

• The shooting took place at a Circle K near 15th Avenue and Bell Road in north Phoenix.
• Police said the incident began as an argument between two men.
• One man was shot and taken to the hospital in critical condition.
• The suspect ran from the scene and was last known to have left on foot.

Investigation focuses on video, witnesses, and the moments leading up to gunfire

In the hours after the shooting, detectives worked to reconstruct the timeline of the confrontation, including how the argument began, whether a weapon was displayed before shots were fired, and whether anyone else was involved. As with many shootings at commercial properties, investigators typically seek surveillance footage from the store and nearby businesses, while also canvassing for witnesses who may have been in the parking lot or inside the store.

Police have not released information about any arrests, the type of firearm used, or whether the suspect remains in the immediate area. Authorities also have not provided an update on the victim’s identity or condition beyond the initial report that he was in critical condition.

Anyone with information about the shooting or the suspect’s whereabouts is urged to contact Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish).

Community tips requested as search continues

Police urged anyone who may have video, photographs, or firsthand observations from around the time of the shooting to come forward. Investigators consider even small details—such as a suspect’s direction of travel, clothing, or a vehicle seen nearby—to be potentially important in narrowing the search area and identifying the person responsible.