PHOENIX — Phoenix police had a large area near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport blocked off Wednesday while they searched for a suspect involved in a deadly stabbing.
Police say officers responded to the area of 48th and Washington streets around 10:20 a.m. for reports of a stabbing.
At the scene, 30-year-old Errol Morgan was pronounced dead at the scene after suffering critical injuries.
Officials say Morgan and another individual were in a fight with "edged weapons" when Morgan was stabbed.
The suspect left the area before police arrived and was believed to also have "sharp force" injuries, according to police.
Police say a man was located and detained Wednesday night in connection to the stabbing. The man provided statements about self-defense that a witness also confirmed.
The man was released from custody and Maricopa County Attorney’s Office will reportedly review the submitted charges.
