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Suspect in custody after deadly shooting near 44th Street and Thomas Road

Officials say the victim died from his injuries at the hospital
Man shot at Phoenix gas station, police looking for information
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PHOENIX — A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred Friday morning in Phoenix at a gas station near 44th Street and Thomas Road.

Officials were first called to the scene around 7:45 a.m. on Friday for reports of a shooting. When they arrived, they located a man with at least one gunshot wound.

The man was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died.

Deondre Stephon Franklin was taken into custody and booked on one count of murder in the death of 52-year-old Danny Lyn Kaster, according to Phoenix police.

No additional details were immediately available, but police are asking the public for assistance. Anyone with information is asked to contact Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS, or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish.

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