A routine Thursday commute in Laveen turned violent when two men were stabbed at a bus stop near 35th Avenue and Broadway Road, according to Phoenix police. Officers were called to the area just before 6 p.m. and found both men with stab wounds. They were taken to local hospitals, where one was listed in life‑threatening condition and the other was reported to have injuries that were not life‑threatening. Police say an officer used a Taser to take a suspect into custody at the scene, and detectives are still working to figure out what sparked the attack.
Police response and custody
According to ABC15 Arizona, officers arrived to find the wounded men and detained a person they believed was involved right at the bus stop. The individual has not been publicly identified. Investigators were seen canvassing the surrounding area, looking for witnesses, video, and any evidence that might explain how a busy transit corner turned into a crime scene. Phoenix police told ABC15 the investigation remains active and urged anyone with information to come forward and speak with detectives.
A pattern of violence at some Laveen stops
This latest incident comes on the heels of another stabbing at a Laveen bus stop that turned deadly earlier this year. In April 2024, Phoenix police investigated a fatal stabbing near 39th Avenue and Baseline Road, and a cash reward was later offered for tips in that case, as reported by Arizona's Family. That killing kept a spotlight on safety concerns around neighborhood bus stops in south Phoenix and Laveen. In both cases, investigators have repeatedly asked anyone who was nearby or who may have recorded video to step up and help.
How to help investigators
Anyone with information, photos, or video related to Thursday's stabbing is asked to contact Phoenix police or submit a tip anonymously to Silent Witness at 480‑WITNESS (480‑948‑6377) or online, according to Silent Witness. The organization notes it offers cash rewards for tips that lead to felony arrests and keeps tipsters' identities confidential. We will update this post if police release additional details.
