Phoenix man killed in stabbing; suspect arrested

PHOENIX - A 54-year-old man was killed in a stabbing late Monday night, Phoenix Police say, and the suspect was arrested.

The stabbing happened near Cave Creek Road and Union Hills Drive around 11 p.m. on Oct. 7.

"Upon arrival, officers located the 54-year-old victim suffering from an apparent stab wound. The Fire Department transported the victim to the hospital, where he was pronounced deceased," Phoenix Police Sgt. Mayra Reeson said.

The victim was identified as Henry Lawrence.

The suspect, Matthew Ryan Fain, 41, was arrested in the area after investigators were able to match him to a suspect description.

Fain was booked into the Maricopa County Jail and is accused of first-degree murder.

No more details were made available.

Matthew Ryan Fain