Woman dies after being shot in north Phoenix, suspect arrested

PHOENIX - A man is accused of killing a woman near Greenway Parkway and Cave Creek Road early Friday morning.

Police responded to a shooting call at around 7 a.m. and found 31-year-old Stephanie Ellico with a gunshot wound.

Investigators say Ellico had been involved in a fight with 31-year-old Christian Ball in the moments leading up to the shooting.

At some point, Ball was cut with "a bladed instrument," and several minutes later, the man allegedly pulled out a gun and shot her.

Ellico died from her injuries at the hospital.

Ball was booked into jail on weapons charges. Police say he is a prohibited possessor.

"Additional charges related to the homicide investigation will be submitted to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for review," police said.

A woman is fighting for her life in the hospital after she was shot near Cave Creek and Greenway Parkway on Friday.

Where the shooting happened:

Crime and Public Safety News North Phoenix