Maurice Stewart dies in fatal Phoenix shooting
Fatal Phoenix shooting death of Maurice Stewart – Obituary
A tragic shooting in Phoenix on Saturday morning claimed the life of 53-year-old Maurice Stewart. The incident occurred near a business on 24th and Van Buren streets at approximately 1:44 a.m. Officers arrived to find Stewart suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and rushed him to a nearby hospital. Despite efforts to save him, he was later pronounced dead.
Authorities identified 20-year-old Nicholas Rutledge as the suspect in the shooting. After briefly fleeing on foot, Rutledge was apprehended by police without incident. Investigations suggest that an argument, which escalated into violence, triggered the fatal confrontation. Rutledge has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting. No further details have been released at this time.