Phoenix Police investigate two stabbings just miles apart from each other
Phoenix stabbings, just miles apart, under investigation
Two stabbings broke out in Phoenix on Sunday afternoon just miles apart from each other. One of them was deadly, while the other victim is expected to survive.
PHOENIX - The Phoenix Police Department is investigating two stabbings that took place close to each other on Sunday, just 20 minutes apart.
What we know:
The stabbings happened about three miles from each other on April 6. Police did not say they were related in any way.
43rd Avenue and Thomas Road
The first stabbing happened around 4:40 p.m. near 43rd Avenue and Thomas Road.
That's where they found a man who had been stabbed. He was taken to the hospital and his injuries aren't life-threatening.
"The suspect in the stabbing, an adult female, was located and detained nearby. Detectives are responding to the incident to assume the investigation," police said.
A victim is recovering after being stabbed near 43rd Avenue and Thomas Road on April 6.
59th Avenue and Indian School Road
Twenty minutes later, near 59th Avenue and Indian School Road, officers responded to reports of a fight.
"As officers were responding it was learned that one man had stabbed another. When officers arrived, they located the victim who was transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. The victim did not survive his injuries and was pronounced deceased," Phoenix Police said.
Officers were able to find the suspect nearby and arrested him. He was identified as 35-year-old Michael Espinoza.
Michael Espinoza
What we don't know:
The female suspect in the 43rd Avenue Thomas Road was not identified. The victim in the 59th Avenue and Indian School Road stabbing was only identified as an adult man.
Man recovering after being stabbed in Phoenix, PD says
A man is recovering from being stabbed in Phoenix early Sunday morning, the police department said.
Note: the difference in daytime and nighttime photos, with the stabbings being 20 minutes apart, is due to FOX 10 arriving to the scenes after the incidents took place.