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Where they agree
- A man was shot near 19th and Peoria avenues in north Phoenix around 2 a.m. Saturday.
- The shooting occurred at or near Centerfolds Cabaret.
- The victim suffered serious injuries and was hospitalized.
- No arrests have been made and police are still investigating.
Where they differ
- AZFamily provides substantially more detail, including the venue’s name, the victim’s stable condition, the focus on the parking lot, and Silent Witness tip line numbers.
- 12 News offers only a brief, bare-bones account without naming the specific business or describing the victim’s condition.
A man was seriously injured early Saturday morning after being shot outside Centerfolds Cabaret, a strip club near 19th and Peoria avenues in north Phoenix. Police and fire crews responded to the scene around 2 a.m. and found the victim with at least one gunshot wound; he was taken to a hospital and is now listed in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and detectives are still working to identify a suspect.
What do police know so far?
According to the Phoenix Police Department, officers were called to Centerfolds Cabaret around 2 a.m. Saturday after reports of a shooting. Responding officers and fire crews located a man who had been shot at least once. He was transported to a hospital with serious injuries but is currently stable. Investigators have concentrated their search for evidence on the front and side of the cabaret’s parking lot, suggesting the shooting happened in or near that area rather than inside the club itself.
Is there a suspect?
No arrests have been reported. Detectives are still working to piece together what led up to the shooting and to identify who is responsible. Phoenix police have not released a description of a suspect or shooter, and no motive has been made public.
How can someone provide information?
Phoenix police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact Silent Witness at (480) 948-6377, or (480) 837-8446 for Spanish speakers. Tips can also be phoned in directly to the Phoenix Police Department at (602) 262-6151.
Where exactly did this happen?
The shooting took place near the intersection of 19th and Peoria avenues in north Phoenix, at Centerfolds Cabaret. This stretch of north Phoenix includes a mix of businesses, and the location near the club’s parking lot has become the focal point of the police investigation.
Why this story matters
Shootings outside nightlife venues like bars, clubs, and cabarets often raise questions about security and safety in areas with late-night foot traffic. As of the latest reporting, the case remains an open investigation with the victim’s condition stabilized but no suspect identified, leaving basic questions about motive and circumstances unanswered for now.
Sources
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