Fight between brothers ends in deadly Phoenix stabbing: PD

Man detained in deadly Phoenix stabbing

Police say a family fight late Sunday night near State Route 51 and Thomas Road led to a deadly stabbing and one person has been detained.

PHOENIX - One person is in custody after police say a family fight between brothers late Sunday night led to a deadly stabbing.

What we know:

Phoenix Police say officers on Jan. 11 responded to reports of a stabbing near 17th Place and Cambridge Avenue at around 11:46 p.m.

Once at the scene, officers found a man, later identified as 30-year-old Timotheus Keshon Hampton, who had been stabbed. He was taken to a hospital where he later died.

The victim's brother, identified as 24-year-old Ali-Ondre Hampton, was detained at the scene and later booked into jail for murder.

What they're saying:

"Preliminary information suggests the brothers were in an altercation when the stabbing occurred," Sgt. Loraine Fernandez said. 

What we don't know:

Police didn't release any other details on what led up to the stabbing, as this remains an ongoing investigation. 

Map of area where the stabbing happened.