Mother seeks an answer after son is shot dead
Joseph McNally was killed in northern Phoenix in the early hours of July 30th. Now his mother is trying hard to find out what led to her firstborn being killed. Justin Lum from FOX 10 reports.
PHOENIX – A Phoenix family still seeks justice after a loved one is shot dead.
Phoenix police officers said Joseph McNally, 28, was shot dead somewhere near 28th Drive between Peoria Avenue and Cactus Road. This area is near the former Metrocenter Mall.
The shooting occurred shortly after 3:30 a.m. on July 30th. McNally died in the hospital.
The suspect is unknown, but police officers say a medium-sized, dark SUV, possibly a multi-person Lexus, was driven away after the shooting.
The victim’s mother seeks answers
Joseph McNally (Julie Ferer)
Joseph McNally’s mother has had a nightmare since July 30th. From planning her firstborn’s funeral to trying to find out what led to his murder.
“I just don’t understand why someone would do something terrible to take the life of someone so special that they had their whole life ahead of them,” said Julie Ferer.
Ferer says she’s taking the fight into her own hands. She’s handing out leaflets from the silent witnesses in the area north of the former Metrocenter Mall, trying to track down anyone who might have seen what happened to her 28-year-old son.
“I was out until about 6:00 this morning just trying to find out what happened because it was a murder,” said Ferer. “We don’t get a lot of information because it’s an ongoing investigation.”
McNally, the oldest of four, always called his family on a routine call. Ferer says she’ll miss everything about him
“He was just a kind, loving soul. Very compassionate. He was a great brother and son,” said Ferer. “I won’t let it get cold. I won’t stop.”
Anyone with information should leave an anonymous lead by calling the silent witness at 480-WITNESS. Spanish speakers can leave an anonymous tip by calling Testigo Silencioso at 480-TESTIGO.
Meanwhile, McNally’s family is trying to raise money for his funeral and to contribute to the reward for silent witnesses
If you have information on this case, call the silent witness helpline (480-WITNESS, 480-837-8446).
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