Woman Shot While Driving Has Died: Police

Phoenix AZ

09 December, 2021

5:44 PM

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PHOENIX, AZ — A woman has died after she was shot while driving near the intersection of 7th Avenue and Beardsley Road Thursday afternoon, according to police. Stella Montes, 38, was taken to a local hospital to be treated for her injuries but did not survive, police said. A person in another vehicle shot Montes, according to police, after some sort of "traffic altercation." After she was shot, Montes's vehicle crashed into a wall. Police are working to figure out what led up to the shooting and ask that anyone who was in the area of the shooting or who has any information call the Phoenix Police Department. People who would like to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward can call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish.