AP Arizona

Phoenix man fatally shot after pulling out replica handgun

Published May 9, 2022 8:14 AM

PHOENIX (AP) — Police say a man in Phoenix was shot and killed after he pointed a replica gun at another man.

Phoenix police Sgt. Philip Krynsky says the shooting occurred outside a gas station near Camelback Road and Black Canyon Highway on Sunday around 5 a.m.

The victim, 31-year-old Sergio Cruz, was arguing with a man who had a dispute with someone close to him. Krynsky says Cruz then pulled out the replica handgun and the other man opened fire.

Cruz suffered a gunshot wound to the chest. Firefighters transported him to a hospital, where he died.

Police detained the other man at the scene without incident. No arrests have been made.

Krynsky says the investigation is still ongoing.

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