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Phoenix Police Arrest Suspect Accused in September Fatal Stabbing in North Phoenix

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Published on October 16, 2024
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After a month-long investigation following a fatal stabbing in north Phoenix, police have made an arrest in connection to the case. On September 14, a man was killed near a gas station on 28th Avenue and Thunderbird Road. The Phoenix Police Department identified the victim as 34-year-old Diego Razo-Cortes who succumbed to his injuries after being transported to the hospital, as per information provided by Phoenix Police Sgt. Phil Krynsky to FOX 10 Phoenix.

Jason Fleming, 47, was arrested on October 15 and is accused of Razo-Cortes's murder. Fleming was initially elusive after the homicide investigation began, with detectives gathering evidence, including surveillance footage, which led them to Fleming as a possible suspect, FOX 10 Phoenix reported. 

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Phoenix Police Department or reach out to Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (480-948-6377) or 480-TESTIGO (480-837-8446), AZ Family noted.