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Phoenix Man Arrested in Fatal Stabbing
20 Aug
Summary
- A 25-year-old man was arrested on Aug. 18.
- He is suspected of fatally stabbing Lonnie Shepherd Jr.
- The incident occurred outside a restaurant near 24th Avenue and Thomas Road.
Detectives have arrested Traquan Munson, 25, in connection with a fatal stabbing that took place last weekend. Munson was taken into custody on August 18, facing suspicion of second-degree murder. He is currently held in a Maricopa County jail with a bond set at $500,000.
The incident is believed to have occurred around 11:51 p.m. on August 15. Munson is suspected of fatally stabbing Lonnie Shepherd Jr., 29, during an altercation outside a restaurant located near 24th Avenue and Thomas Road. Shepherd was discovered on the ground with at least one stab wound and was transported to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Munson's court appearance is scheduled for August 25. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the case to contact the police or provide an anonymous tip to Silent Witness.
