PD: Phoenix man stabbed to death over rent

Steven Scheuer
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Posted: 10/20/2012

PHOENIX - A Phoenix man is facing 2nd degree murder charges after police say he stabbed his roommate during an argument over a rent payment.

Phoenix police Sgt. Trent Crump said the stabbing happened near 12th Street and Indian School Friday night.

Police said a verbal argument turned physical and the suspect Steven Scheuer, 44, stabbed his 50-year-old roommate who later died.

Crump said Scheuer was booked into jail on 2nd degree murder charges.

Phoenix, AZ

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