Man Died Following Stabbing in Glendale
A stabbing outside a local corner market left one man dead and another person missing after fleeing the scene.
Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Violence
A man has died after being stabbed outside the Easy Stop Corner near 60th Avenue and Bethany Home Road in Glendale. Police are actively searching for a second victim who reportedly fled the scene following the early morning incident.
Why it matters
The fatal stabbing remains under investigation as authorities work to locate the second victim and identify a suspect. Glendale police are currently seeking information from the public to help clarify the events that led to the confrontation.
Police have not identified or apprehended a suspect in the stabbing death. Investigators have provided tip lines, 480-WITNESS and 480-TESTIGO, for the public to share information.
The players
Glendale Police Department
The local law enforcement agency responsible for investigating the homicide and the surrounding circumstances at the corner market.
The details
First responders arrived at the Easy Stop Corner just after midnight on September 19, 2026, where they found the victim suffering from a stab wound to his chest. Although he was transported to a local hospital for emergency care, he later succumbed to his injuries.
Timeline
September 19, 2026: The stabbing incident occurred early Saturday morning.
Legal Context
This incident follows the investigative standards set by the 2026 local violent crime investigation protocols. Such cases undergo rigorous forensic review to reconcile initial reports, such as the police department's corrected identification of the victim.
Local residents near 60th Avenue and Bethany Home Road should remain alert while authorities search for the suspect. The police department is specifically requesting that any witnesses or individuals with information contact their tip lines immediately.
The takeaway
Authorities are currently prioritizing the identification of the missing victim to understand the full scope of the altercation. Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activity witnessed near the market during the early hours of Saturday morning.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by AZfamily.
