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Man accused of deadly shooting at Phoenix homeless camp
Police in Phoenix have arrested a man for allegedly shooting and killing another man at a homeless camp near 9th Avenue and Jackson on Halloween.
PHOENIX - A homicide investigation is underway near downtown Phoenix after a man was shot and killed early Sunday morning.
According to Phoenix Police, officers responded to reports of a shooting near Ninth Avenue and Jackson Street at about 2 a.m. on Oct. 31.
"Officers located an adult male with an apparent gunshot wound, who was transported to a local hospital and later pronounced deceased," Sgt. Andy Williams said.
The victim was identified as 55-year-old Zachary Hawthorn.
On Nov. 3, police identified the suspect as 56-year-old Anthony Dickerson. He's been booked into jail on suspicion of second-degree murder, among other felony charges.
Detectives are working to determine what caused the shooting.
56-year-old Anthony Dickerson
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Man shot, killed near downtown Phoenix
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