A man was found dead at the Roadrunner Restaurant in New River early Sunday, July 26. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident as a homicide but had no suspects in custody as of this writing, according to Deputy Joaquin Enriquez.
When deputies arrived at the scene, they found a man—later identified as Roman Fernandez, Sr.—lying in the parking lot, bleeding. Deputies administered first aid until the Daisy Mountain Fire Department arrived to take over life-saving attempts, but Fernandez was pronounced dead at the scene.
Roman had been in a fight on the patio area outside the bar, Sheriff’s deputies were later told. The Roadrunner is at 47801 N. Black Canyon Highway.
No other details were available as of mid-afternoon Sunday.