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Phoenix man fatally shot after pulling out replica handgun

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PHOENIX (AP) — Police say a man in Phoenix was shot and killed after he pointed a replica gun at another man.

The shooting occurred outside a gas station near Camelback Road and Black Canyon Highway on Sunday around 5 a.m.

The victim, 31-year-old Sergio Cruz, was arguing with a man who had a dispute with someone close to him.

Police say Cruz then pulled out the replica handgun and the other man opened fire.

Cruz suffered a gunshot wound to the chest.

He died at a hospital. Police detained the other man at the scene without incident.

No arrests have been made. The investigation is still ongoing.

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