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Phoenix homicide detectives investigate fatal stabbing near Laveen bus stop
A woman was found dead Saturday morning behind a bus stop near 35th Avenue and Roeser Road. Phoenix police have not identified her, and homicide detectives are investigating.
Phoenix police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a woman found Saturday morning near a bus stop in Laveen.
First responders were called to the area of 35th Avenue and Roeser Road at about 7:15 a.m. on Oct. 17, police said. They found the woman behind the bus stop with severe injuries. She had been stabbed in the abdomen and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.
The woman has not been publicly identified. Homicide detectives are investigating the circumstances of her death; police have not announced any arrests or described a possible motive.
Anyone with information can contact the Phoenix Police Department or Silent Witness at (480) WITNESS. Spanish-language tips can be made to Silent Witness at (480) TESTIGO.