Police make arrest in stabbing that killed 1, injured 1 at Phoenix business

Phoenix police arrested Rodrigo Zamora Valenzuela, 29, on suspicion of stabbing two people today, killing one particular of them, Thursday afternoon.

Officers responded to experiences of a stabbing near 27th Avenue and Jackson Street all over noon, according to section spokesperson Sgt. Andy Williams.

They figured out Zamora was suspected of attacking 46-yr-aged Jeffrey Matteson and a girl at a business enterprise, Williams said.

One more lady suffered a minor injury, but did not want healthcare facility transport. Officers located and arrested Zamora speedily, Williams reported.

Matteson and the girl were being both taken to a healthcare facility in significant condition. The female was later on in stable situation, but Matteson died at the medical center, Williams claimed.

Zamora was booked into a Maricopa County jail on suspicion of one particular count of initial-diploma murder and one particular count of attempted very first-degree murder, Williams mentioned.

Access breaking information reporter Amaris Encinas at amaris.encinas@arizonarepublic.com or on Twitter @amarisencinas.

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