Efrin Victor Evangelista dies in fatal Phoenix shooting

Efrin Victor Evangelista dies in fatal Phoenix shooting

Fatal Phoenix shooting death of Efrin Victor Evangelista

New details have emerged in the investigation of a fatal shooting in Phoenix. According to court documents, the suspect, Bryan Barrientos, allegedly admitted to shooting a man eight times without provocation. The incident occurred near a canal located at the intersection of 36th Street and McDowell Road.

Phoenix police responded to the scene on September 22nd at approximately 11:45 a.m. The victim, identified as 48-year-old Efrin Victor Evangelista, was discovered deceased with early signs of decomposition. Police observed clear signs of trauma on the body.

A witness contacted law enforcement on September 19th around 5:45 p.m. to report hearing gunfire. This individual stated they observed five to six shots fired shortly before their call. The witness later described seeing a man jump a fence from the canal area and behaving erratically while holding a black firearm. This man allegedly told the witness, “I just killed a Black guy.”

The witness expressed concern for nearby children and followed the suspect’s movements until the man entered a Liquor Wheel store. After purchasing items from the store, the suspect approached a city bus stop before disappearing from view. Surveillance footage and facial recognition led police to identify Bryan Barrientos, a 23-year-old man matching the witness’s description.

Investigators discovered a connection between Barrientos and a domestic violence incident on the same day. During a recorded interview, Barrientos admitted to shooting practice while intoxicated and stated he fired eight shots at a sleeping man. He claimed no robbery followed the shooting. Barrientos faces charges including second-degree murder.