A man is dead after a stabbing on a west Phoenix block off Cactus Road, and detectives are now leaning on neighbors and passersby to help them figure out what happened.
Phoenix Fire crews rushed the wounded man to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, according to police. Officers say the suspect took off before they got there, and homicide detectives are now leading the case.
What police say
In a statement to 12 News, Phoenix police said officers were called Thursday to the 2800 block of West Cactus Road after reports of a fight that ended in a stabbing. Homicide detectives responded, but the suspect had already left the scene before officers arrived.
How to help
Detectives are asking anyone who saw or heard anything to reach out. Tipsters can contact the Phoenix Police Department directly or stay anonymous through Silent Witness.
Per Silent Witness, tips can be submitted anonymously by calling 480‑WITNESS (480‑948‑6377), 480‑TESTIGO (480‑837‑8446) or by using the group's online tip form, and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward in homicide cases.
Neighborhood context
The 2800 block of West Cactus sits in west Phoenix, an area where the City of Phoenix has posted multiple recent homicide investigations in its media advisories. The department often urges residents to check doorbell or dash-camera footage and to call investigators with any images or video that might help, according to the City of Phoenix Police Department.
What happens next
Homicide detectives are expected to keep canvassing the area, collecting surveillance and processing forensic evidence in the coming days. As of Thursday night, no arrests had been reported and the department had not released the victim's name or a suspect description, according to 12 News.
