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Woman dies after being stabbed in Laveen, suspect in custody

Woman stabbed to death in Laveen home
Police identify Phoenix man who allegedly stabbed and killed his own mother
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A woman is dead after being stabbed near 43rd Avenue and Baseline Road, according to the Phoenix Police Department. 

Police say they responded to a call of a family fight involving a mother and son on Sunday around 11 a.m. 

Officers quickly arrested 42-year-old Olanzo Gomez, who has since been booked into jail on charges of first-degree murder and aggravated assault.

The victim, later identified as 63-year-old Mercy Gomez, was taken to the hospital where she was later pronounced dead. 

No further information has been released.