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Man, 20, arrested in connection with Phoenix man's death
PHOENIX - Phoenix Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed overnight.
Police were called to the area of 24th Street and Van Buren at around 1:45 a.m. on Nov. 30, where they found a man shot in a parking lot.
"The man was taken to a local hospital where he was unable to overcome his injuries and died," read a portion of Phoenix Police's statement. "No suspects have been contacted at this time."
The victim was identified as Maurice Stewart, 53.
The Phoenix Police Department said 20-year-old Nicholas Rutledge was arrested.
"Patrol officers immediately began to investigate this murder and were able to identify the suspect's getaway vehicle. While checking known areas in the neighborhood, patrol officers were able to locate the suspect's vehicle and when attempting to contact 20-year-old Nicholas Rutledge he ran from officers. After a foot chase, officers were able to take Rutledge into custody without further incident," Phoenix Police Sgt. Brian Bower said.
He's accused of first-degree murder.