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Five shot, one dead in shooting near Sky Harbor Airport, police say

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Police are investigating after five people were shot in central Phoenix Sunday evening.

The shooting happened at the Airport Inn near 24th and Van Buren streets shortly before 8 p.m. Witnesses said they heard a verbal argument before shots were fired. 

Officials said Monday morning that one man, identified as 37-year-old Jessuh Williams, died from his injuries at the hospital. Three women were also found with gunshot wounds, but are said to have non-life-threatening injuries.  

A fifth victim, a woman, contacted police later and said she had also been injured, but had left the scene before officers arrived. 

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Police say the suspect is still outstanding and they're looking for information on the incident. If you know anything, call police or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.