Man Stabbed to Death in Brawl at Central Phoenix Motel, Police Confirm

PHOENIX — A man was fatally stabbed during a fight at a central Phoenix motel Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred at approximately 3:45 p.m. near 7th Street and McDowell Road, according to the Phoenix Police Department.

Upon arrival, officers found the victim on the ground, visibly injured. Emergency responders transported him to a nearby hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries shortly after treatment.

Authorities described the deceased as being in his early 50s, though his identity has not yet been released. Preliminary investigations revealed that the man got into a confrontation with another individual in the motel room. Both men reportedly used items from the room as weapons during the altercation, leading to one being stabbed with a sharp instrument.

Witnesses were able to identify the other participant in the fight, who was subsequently detained before being released. This individual claims to have acted in self-defense during the incident.

The case is under review and will be forwarded to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office to decide on potential charges against the involved parties. This is a developing story, and more details will be provided as they emerge.