Central Phoenix ‘love triangle’ shooting leaves man dead; suspect arrested days later

Man appears in court after allegedly killing ex-boyfriend

A man in Phoenix was shot dead by his ex-boyfriend while his girlfriend, pregnant with the couple’s baby, was right next to him. FOX 10’s Ashlie Rodriguez has the latest in this messy love triangle.

PHOENIX – An arrest was made in a deadly shooting investigation in central Phoenix that happened near 17th and Maryland avenues.

Phoenix Police accuse 33-year-old Khalid Williams of shooting and killing 35-year-old Keshawn Stewart.

It is believed Williams and Stewart were romantically involved until October.

Stewart then started dating a woman who became pregnant with his baby and was with Stewart at the time the shooting took place.

It’s believed that the two men got into an argument inside Williams’ apartment on Monday, Dec. 23, according to court documents.

When Stewart and his girlfriend left the apartment, Williams unloaded a round of gunshots at the vehicle, hitting Stewart as the couple drove away.

Stewart later died from his injuries at an area hospital.

What they’re saying

Police say more than 25 rounds from an AK-47-style rifle were found at the crime scene.

In court, Williams said the couple threatened to harm him.

Williams has served time in prison for six prior felonies and is not allowed to own any weapons.

His bond has been set at $1,000,000.

“Williams was arrested on December 26, 2024 and booked on multiple charges to include first-degree murder and being a prohibited possessor with a firearm.  There are no outstanding suspects in this case,” stated Sgt. Robert Scherer.

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