Man killed in Phoenix stabbing, police looking for information

PHOENIX — A man was killed in a stabbing on Wednesday afternoon in Phoenix. 

Officers were called around 1 p.m. for reports of a stabbing near Cactus Road and I-17, according to Phoenix police. 

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Firefighters took a man to the hospital suffering from a stab wound and he later died. The man has been identified as 32-year-old Steven Martin Salas.

Homicide detectives believe Salas had been involved in a fight that ended in the stabbing. 

The suspect left the area before officers arrived. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Phoenix Police Department or to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO and provide an anonymous tip. You may be eligible for a reward.

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