A 17-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot multiple times outside a popular Glendale eatery Wednesday afternoon, sparking a citywide manhunt for an unknown assailant who remains at large. The violent encounter occurred about 1 p.m. near 55th and Glendale Avenues, as terrified onlookers witnessed the aftermath outside Pete’s Fish and Chips.
According to FOX 10 Phoenix, the teen was swiftly transported to a hospital where he is now fighting for his life. The identity of the victim has been withheld, with Glendale Police stating that "The suspect is unknown at this time and still outstanding." Area residents and businesses found themselves caught up in a heavy police presence as authorities continued their investigation.
Scenes from the day’s events showed crime scene tape cordoning off the area, and officers busy collecting testimony from a local workforce and bystanders, as reported by Arizona’s Family. A sizable contingent of law enforcement officials on the ground, piecing together the fragments of yet another act of public violence that has disrupted the community's sense of security.
The Glendale Police Department is urging anyone with information to come forward and assist with the ongoing manhunt. They encourage reporting suspicious activity or sharing any tips that could aid in capturing a suspect who has thus far evaded the grip of justice.
