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Mesa man, 33, dies after shooting near Alma School Road and U.S. 60

Miguel Rodriguez was shot just before 2 p.m. Oct. 21 and later died at a hospital, Mesa police said. Investigators have made no arrests and have not released details about what led to the shooting.

Mesa man, 33, dies after shooting near Alma School Road and U.S. 60

A 33-year-old man died after a shooting near Alma School Road and U.S. 60 in Mesa on Wednesday, Oct. 21, according to police.

Officers responding shortly before 2 p.m. found Miguel Rodriguez with a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said.

Police are investigating the shooting as a possible road-rage incident. The other people involved remained at the scene and are cooperating with investigators. No arrests had been made as of Oct. 22.

Alma School Road was closed during the response but has since reopened. Police have not released further information about what led to the shooting.

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