Phoenix Gang Shooting

[Lucinda F. Boyd]

A 22-year-old man was in critical condition Wednesday after he was shot at in his car by suspected rival gang members, Phoenix police officials said.

Around 2 a.m., the man was driving northbound on 19th Avenue when he stopped at a red light near Larkspur Drive, Sgt. Trent Crump with the Phoenix Police Department said. A car with three men inside pulled up next to the man and began shooting. The man was struck several times, while his 19-year-old female passenger was grazed by the bullets. Police believe the shooter in the car may have used a rifle.

The two victims drove to a Circle K at 19th Avenue and Cactus Road and called police. The man admitted to police he was involved in a gang, Crump said.

Police are still looking for the shooter.