PHOENIX — The Phoenix Police Department is investigating how a man ended up walking to a local restaurant with fatal injuries.
Just before 6 a.m. Wednesday, officers responded to a call at a business near I-17 and Thomas Road. As officers arrived, they found a man with what appeared to be a gunshot wound. Emergency crews transported the man to the hospital but he later died from his injuries, authorities said.
Witnesses told police the victim had walked up to a nearby restaurant, claiming to have been shot. Officers found evidence of a possible shooting inside a nearby hotel room.
But it's not clear whether the victim had been shot or stabbed, police said. A postmortem examination is underway to determine exactly how the victim died.
Two people have been arrested in connection with the crime. Javon Lavon Parks III, 33, and Naketra Alexander, 35, were both booked on charges of robbery and murder, officials said.
The victim has been identified as 62-year-old Kenneth Stanford.
The investigation into what led up to Stanford's death is ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to call Phoenix police or Silent Witness if they wish to remain anonymous.
>> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone.
Watch 12News+ for free
You can now watch 12News content anytime, anywhere thanks to the 12News+ app!
The free 12News+ app from 12News lets users stream live events — including daily newscasts like "Today in AZ" and "12 News" and our daily lifestyle program, "Arizona Midday"—on Roku and Amazon Fire TV.
12News+ showcases live video throughout the day for breaking news, local news, weather and even an occasional moment of Zen showcasing breathtaking sights from across Arizona.
Users can also watch on-demand videos of top stories, local politics, I-Team investigations, Arizona-specific features and vintage videos from the 12News archives.
Roku: Add the channel from the Roku store or by searching for "12 News KPNX."
Amazon Fire TV: Search for "12 News KPNX" to find the free 12News+ app to add to your account, or have the 12News+ app delivered directly to your Amazon Fire TV through Amazon.com or the Amazon app.
12News on YouTube
Catch up on the latest news and stories on the 12News YouTube channel. Subscribe today.