Police release identity of man in deadly central Phoenix alley shooting

PHOENIX — Authorities released the identity on Friday of a man who died after a shooting in a central Phoenix alley on Wednesday night.

Donte Dailey, 37, was found in the area of 17th Drive and Lane Avenue after police responded around 11:30 p.m. to reports of an assault and shooting, the Phoenix Police Department said.

Officers found Dailey suffering from a gunshot wound, police said.

He was brought to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead.

Police detained a man on the scene who allegedly admitted a fight he had with Dailey that led to the fatal shooting.

He was released pending further investigation.

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