Phoenix stabbing claims the life of a man; suspect is still on the run

PHOENIX – A man was killed in a Wednesday morning stabbing in Phoenix, the police department said.

What we know:

The March 12 stabbing happened just after 8 a.m. near Central Avenue and McDowell Road. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from stabbing injuries.

He was taken to the hospital and underwent surgery, but died from his injuries.

As for the suspect, police say they had left the area before their arrival.

“Detectives responded to process the scene, speak to witnesses, and attempt to locate surveillance footage. Currently, no suspects have been detained; however, detectives are actively following leads,” Phoenix Police Sgt. Phil Krynsky said.

What we don’t know:

The victim’s name wasn’t released.

Police didn’t say what led up to the stabbing, or if they were able to obtain security footage of the crime.

There is no suspect description.

What you can do:

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Map of where the stabbing happened: