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PHOENIX - A man is dead after Phoenix Police said he was shot on Wednesday night.
Phoenix Police officers responded to the area of 24th and Jackson Streets around 6:15 p.m. on Feb. 28 for an unknown trouble call. When they got there, they found 23-year-old Zykel-Amani Woodard with a gunshot wound.
He was taken to the hospital where he died from his injuries.
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Deadly shooting near 24th and Jackson Streets
A suspect is in custody after a man died after being shot in Phoenix on Wednesday night.
The alleged suspect fled the scene on foot but was found nearby and detained.
"Detectives responded to investigate the incident. During their initial investigation, detectives learned both men were involved in a verbal argument prior to the shooting," Sgt. Phil Krynsky said. "The suspect shot Woodard and left before police arrived. The suspect participated in an interview and provided a self-defense claim. He was later released."
The suspect was not identified.
Police say a charging decision on the shooting will be made following the investigation.