By Associated Press - Thursday, August 20, 2020

PHOENIX (AP) - A man has been arrested after calling 911 to report he allegedly shot his wife, who police said was found dead inside a Phoenix apartment.

Police said 22-year-old Elijah Coffman was booked into jail Thursday on suspicion of second-degree murder.

They said a man later identified as Coffman called the police department about 12:30 a.m. Thursday to report that he had shot his wife during a fight.



Responding officers found Coffman outside the apartment and a 22-year-old woman dead inside.

Police said the victim’s name was being withheld until her relatives are notified.

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