AZ Man La’Shawn Pearson ID’d As Victim Shot Dead In Phoenix By ‘Stepbrother’

PHOENIX, AZ. (THECOUNT) — La’Shawn Pearson has been identified as the victim in a fatal shooting in Phoenix, Arizona on Thursday.

Pearson, 32, was found suffering from gunshot injuries in Phoenix on Thursday night.

Police are looking for Pearson’s 45-year-old stepbrother who allegedly shot and killed him in Phoenix on Thursday night following an argument.

The deadly incident played out in a residential area near 89th Avenue and McDowell Road on Thursday night.

Officers arrived on the scene and found Pearson with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Police believe both individuals were having an argument when the suspect shot his step-brother several times, reports AZFamily.

The name of the suspect has not been released, he fled the scene in an unknown vehicle.

Anyone with possible information on the incident should contact police at 911.

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Geo quick facts: Phoenix is the capital of the southwestern U.S. state of Arizona. Known for its year-round sun and warm temperatures, it anchors a sprawling, multi-city metropolitan area known as the Valley of the Sun. It’s known for high-end spa resorts, Jack Nicklaus–designed golf courses and vibrant nightclubs. Other highlights include the Desert Botanical Garden, displaying cacti and numerous native plants – wikipedia.