49-year-old man shot, killed near 39th and Grovers avenues

Angela Cordoba Perez, Arizona Republic
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A Phoenix police cruiser.

A man was shot and killed Saturday afternoon near 39th and Grovers avenues, according to Phoenix police.

Officers said they were called to the area around 6 p.m. and found 49-year-old David Standley with gunshot wounds. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Detectives said they detained and interviewed a man on scene who made a claim of self-defense. Sgt. Vincent Cole, a spokesperson with Phoenix police, said Standley was allegedly making threats with a knife.

The man was released based on evidence and witness statements, police said.

The investigation will be submitted to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, according to police.

Reach breaking news reporter Angela Cordoba Perez at Angela.CordobaPerez@Gannett.com or on Twitter @AngelaCordobaP.

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