44-year-old man dead following shooting in west Phoenix

PHOENIX — Police are investigating a shooting that left a 44-year-old man dead in west Phoenix on Friday night, authorities said.

According to the Phoenix Police Department, officers responded to the area of 27th Avenue and Hazelwood Street for reports of shots fired around 11 p.m.

When police arrived at the scene, they found Steven Stone Jr. suffering from at least one gunshot wound.

Stone was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding the fatal west Phoenix shooting is asked to contact the Phoenix Police Department or call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (948-6377) or 480-TESTIGO (837-8446) for Spanish speakers. Information that leads to an arrest will result in a reward.

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