Man shot, killed in IHOP parking lot in Avondale, suspect wanted

AVONDALE, AZ – Avondale police are looking for a suspect after a shooting in the parking lot of an IHOP near Interstate 10 and Dysart Road Sunday morning.

According to police, the incident took place around 10:30 a.m. when they were called to the scene with reference to a shooting.

Initial information is that 24-year-old James Archuleta was shot by an unknown suspect who fled the scene before officers arrived on the scene, authorities said.

The victim was then transported to a nearby hospital where he died.

The Avondale police station is now looking for a newer BMW sedan of gray or silver color that was allegedly involved in the shooting.

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Avondale Police Station

Officials say the investigation is ongoing and the suspect is currently outstanding.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Avondale Police Station at 623-333-7001 or Silent Witness at 480-948-6377.

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