Phoenix Police Arrest Suspect in January Homicide

33-year-old Anthony Bracy charged in connection with fatal shooting of Steven Stone Jr.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Phoenix police have arrested 33-year-old Anthony Bracy in connection with a January 16th homicide. Officers responded to reports of gunshots that night and found 44-year-old Steven Stone Jr. with at least one gunshot wound. Stone was transported to a hospital but later died from his injuries. After a lengthy investigation, police located and arrested Bracy on February 26th.

Why it matters

Homicides are a serious concern for the Phoenix community, and this arrest may help provide some closure and justice for the victim's family and friends. The case also highlights the importance of thorough police investigations to apprehend suspects in violent crimes.

The details

According to authorities, police responded to reports of shots fired around 11 p.m. on January 16th at the intersection of 25th Avenue and Hazelwood Street in Phoenix. There, they found Steven Stone Jr. suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Stone was transported to a hospital but later died from his injuries. After a lengthy investigation, Phoenix police detectives, with assistance from the Special Assignment Unit, were able to locate and arrest 33-year-old Anthony Bracy on February 26th in connection with Stone's homicide.

  • On January 16, 2026, police responded to reports of shots fired around 11 p.m.
  • Steven Stone Jr. was transported to a hospital but later died from his injuries.
  • On February 26, 2026, police arrested 33-year-old Anthony Bracy in connection with the homicide.

The players

Anthony Bracy

A 33-year-old man arrested by Phoenix police in connection with the January 16th homicide of Steven Stone Jr.

Steven Stone Jr.

A 44-year-old man who was fatally shot on January 16th in Phoenix.

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What’s next

The case will now proceed through the criminal justice system, with prosecutors determining whether to file formal charges against Anthony Bracy.

The takeaway

This arrest demonstrates the persistence of Phoenix police in investigating homicides and apprehending suspects, even in cases that may initially seem challenging. It is a reminder of the tragic toll that violent crime can take on a community, and the importance of effective law enforcement efforts to promote public safety.