Phoenix Police Department detectives have worked around the clock on an investigation into a deadly stabbing in a central Phoenix neighborhood. Now, a person of interest has been identified as 34-year-old Edwin Lopez.
The Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Lopez as he is needed for questioning regarding the death of 35-year-old Cisco Dennis.
According to the Phoenix Police Department, on August 29, 2024, around 10:30 a.m., officers responded to the area of 3rd Avenue and Hadley Street regarding a stabbing. When officers arrived, they located Dennis with at least one stab wound. Dennis was transported to a nearby hospital where he did not survive his injuries and was pronounced deceased.
Homicide detectives are asking anyone with information to call Silent Witness at 480(WITNESS) or 480(TESTIGO) and provide an anonymous tip. Rewards will be paid for information leading to an arrest.