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Phoenix Murder Suspect Arrested After Fatal Shooting
18 Jan
Summary
- Suspect Deondre Franklin arrested for Danny Kaster's murder.
- Kaster, 52, died after being shot Jan. 16 near 44th and Oak.
- Police seek information via Silent Witness hotline.
A suspect has been apprehended in connection with a fatal shooting in east Phoenix. Deondre Franklin, 25, was arrested and booked into a Maricopa County jail on Jan. 17, facing a murder charge. The arrest follows an incident on Jan. 16 where 52-year-old Danny Lyn Kaster was shot.
The shooting occurred around 7:45 a.m. near 44th and Oak streets. Kaster was transported to a hospital following the incident, where he succumbed to his injuries. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting is ongoing.
Phoenix police are urging anyone with knowledge of the event to come forward. Tips can be provided anonymously to Silent Witness through their hotlines at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO. This development marks a significant step in the investigation into Kaster's death.
