Police said the suspected shooter called 911 after a fight between two workers near State Farm Stadium.
GLENDALE, AZ — A construction worker died after being shot during a fight Thursday morning at a Glendale job site near State Farm Stadium, and police said the suspected shooter called 911 on himself and stayed at the scene.
Glendale police identified the man who died as 47-year-old Timothy Ted McFarlin. Investigators said the shooting happened near 91st Avenue and Cardinals Way, in the area of the VAI Resort construction site. Another man was taken into custody, but police had not released his name or announced charges as of Saturday.
Police said the confrontation began shortly before 10:30 a.m. Thursday when two men working at the site got into an argument. Investigators said the dispute grew heated before one of the men went to his work truck, got a gun and shot McFarlin several times. McFarlin was taken to a hospital in critical condition. Police later said he died Friday. Sgt. Bryan Hoskin of the Glendale Police Department said the first calls to police included one from the suspected shooter. Hoskin said the caller told dispatchers he was the person involved and the shooter in the incident.
The shooting brought police and emergency crews to one of the most visible construction zones in Glendale’s sports and entertainment district. The site is near State Farm Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals, and across from major roads used for events in the West Valley. Police said both men were workers at the construction site. Detectives have not said what started the argument, whether the men knew each other before Thursday or whether anyone else was in immediate danger when officers arrived. Police also have not said what type of gun was used or whether the weapon was recovered from the scene.
Hoskin said it is not unheard of for a person involved in a shooting to call police, including in cases where someone later claims self-defense. He said investigators had not determined whether that applied in this case. Police said the suspected shooter remained at the scene after the call and was detained by officers. The case changed from a serious injury investigation to a death investigation after McFarlin died at the hospital. Detectives are expected to review 911 recordings, witness statements, surveillance video if available and physical evidence from the work truck and the area where the shooting happened.
The job site is part of a large development zone near the VAI Resort, a major hotel, entertainment and dining project in Glendale. The resort site is planned near Cardinals Way and is promoted as a large tourism project with hotel rooms, restaurants, entertainment venues and attractions. Construction has drawn attention in the city because of the size of the project and its location beside State Farm Stadium and the Westgate area. Police have not linked the shooting to the project itself beyond saying the two men were working at the site. Investigators described the violence as a dispute between workers, not a random attack.
No court date or charging decision had been announced by police as of Saturday. The suspect’s name is expected to be released if prosecutors file charges or police provide an updated booking report. Detectives must determine whether the shooting supports charges such as homicide or another felony count, or whether any legal defense is being claimed. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office would review the case if police submit it for prosecution. Police said key questions remain open, including what led to the fight and what the suspected shooter told dispatchers and officers after the shooting.
The shooting left workers and nearby businesses dealing with a large police response in a busy part of Glendale. Video from the area showed activity near the construction zone after the shooting, while investigators worked to secure the scene. Police have not released statements from McFarlin’s family or coworkers. Hoskin said investigators were still piecing together the events before the gunfire. “At this time, I don’t know if that’s the case in this specific call,” he said when asked about whether the caller might claim self-defense. Officials said the investigation remains active.
The case stood Saturday as a fatal workplace shooting with one man dead and another detained. Police had not released the suspected shooter’s identity, possible charges or a detailed motive. The next major update is expected when Glendale police or prosecutors announce whether charges will be filed.
Author note: Last updated April 25, 2026.