MPD investigating ‘suspicious’ death

A woman has died after being stabbed in what is suspected to be a domestic violence incident in Maricopa.

The woman’s husband is in the custody of Maricopa Police Department for questioning. Neither has been publicly identified as the investigation continues of a “suspicious death.”

According to Officer Daniel Rauch, several 911 calls came into MPD around 6:30 p.m. Saturday primarily from Maricopa Meadows.

Neighbors reported hearing screaming and seeing a man striking a woman repeatedly. Rauch said the woman reportedly was stabbed with a knife or a sharp object. More information is expected Monday.