Phoenix, Arizona, October 1, 2023 (Arizona Republic, abc15.com)

A man faces first-degree murder charges after he was accused of attempting to rob another man with a knife and chasing him into a Phoenix street, where he was fatally hit by a car.

On Sunday night, Phoenix police were called to 35th Avenue and Bethany Home Road for reports of a shooting. When they arrived, they found Frank Avila, 28, with a serious gunshot wound that was not life-threatening. He was taken to a hospital.

Mount Olive, North Carolina, October 30, 2023 (Goldsboro Daily News)

On Oct. 30 at approximately 3:30 p.m., an officer with the Mount Olive Police Department responded to the area of Martin St. near John St., in reference to a victim who had reported their vehicle stolen on Oct. 28, and had located their vehicle traveling down Martin Street. While officers were en route to the location, the call was upgraded to a shooting and vehicle crash. Officers arrived and located the juvenile driver of the stolen pickup truck.

The 16-year-old juvenile was suffering from a gunshot wound to the ear, and the owner of the vehicle was standing by and stated he was the one who fired the shots.

The 16-year-old was transported to Wayne UNC Healthcare where they were treated and released. The owner of the vehicle stated that the shot was fired due to self-defense…

After consulting with the District Attorney, no charges will be filed against the vehicle’s owner. Charges are pending against the 16-year-old juvenile…

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