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1 dead, 1 arrested after fire breaks out at Phoenix apartment

Crews were called out to a neighborhood south of Thomas Road and 51st Avenue around 3 p.m. on Saturday.

PHOENIX — A suspect has been taken into police custody after a 33-year-old man died during a residential fire Saturday afternoon at an apartment complex in West Phoenix.

Crews were called out to a neighborhood south of Thomas Road and 51st Avenue around 3 p.m. on Saturday.

The Phoenix Fire Department said a fire broke out inside a second-floor apartment, and neighbors called 911 after seeing smoke.

Crews quickly put it out.

When officers arrived, they observed Ishmael Williams, 32, attempting to extinguish the flames.

At the same time, police officers found a 33-year-old man who had been stabbed and showed signs of obvious trauma inside one of the residences. The man later died. 

Police said evidence at the scene led detectives to arrest Williams and book him into jail. Police have not specified exactly what types of charges Williams may be facing.

Neighbors reported hearing shouting and banging on the walls before the fire broke out.

The circumstances of the two incidents are still under investigation and police have not yet identified the deceased. 

This is a developing story. Stay with 12 News for the latest updates.

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