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Man in custody after deadly shooting near I-17 and Loop 101

It happened just after 10 p.m. Wednesday
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PHOENIX — A man is in custody after a deadly shooting late Wednesday night in north Phoenix.

Phoenix police say they were called to the area near Interstate 17 and Loop 101 just after 10 p.m. for a reported shooting.

When they arrived, they found a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound. The man was taken to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

The victim was identified Thursday morning as 22-year-old Steven Laguna.

Aerial footage of the scene shows several evidence markers on a sidewalk in the area.

The suspected shooter left the area before officers arrived.

Phoenix police announced an arrest in connection to the shooting Friday afternoon.

A 20-year-old man was taken into custody and is facing charges for felony murder, aggravated assault, possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of stolen property, and the sale of narcotic drugs.