Arlandis West, Jr. Obituary – In west Phoenix, a shooting on Monday afternoon left a teenage boy dead and two others hospitalized. The deceased teen has been identified by police as 17-year-old Arlandis West, Jr.
The incident occurred around 2 p.m. at an apartment complex near 45th Avenue and Thomas Road. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man shot in the middle of the complex, later identified as the suspect. He was transported to a hospital in critical condition.
Inside a nearby apartment, police found two teenagers who had also sustained gunshot wounds. Unfortunately, West was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other victim, a teenage girl, was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
According to Phoenix police, investigators learned that the suspect initiated a confrontation with West over a disagreement, leading to a physical altercation and exchange of gunfire. The suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed, is expected to face multiple charges upon discharge from the hospital.