By Habari Entertainment | October 20, 2026
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Phoenix Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a homicide investigation involving a 61-year-old woman who was found severely injured beneath a vehicle in the backyard of a north Phoenix residence earlier this month.
According to an updated statement from the Phoenix Police Department, detectives identified and arrested Anthony Keith Errigo Jr. on October 19, 2026, following an investigation into the October 8 incident near 15600 North 40th Street.
Errigo was apprehended in the area of 1800 North 27th Avenue and subsequently booked into jail on allegations of first-degree murder, aggravated assault, and tampering with evidence.
The arrest represents a significant development in a case that began as an aggravated assault investigation before being reclassified as a homicide following the victim’s death.
Woman Found Severely Injured Beneath Vehicle
The investigation began on October 8, 2026, at approximately 11:15 a.m., when Phoenix Police officers responded to a report of an injured person near 15600 North 40th Street.
When officers arrived, they discovered a woman, later identified as 61-year-old Kiersten Fabiani, underneath a vehicle in the backyard of a residence.
Police reported that Fabiani had sustained severe injuries and was unable to provide a statement to responding officers.
Emergency personnel transported her to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Investigators subsequently determined that her injuries were consistent with an assault.
Detectives responded to the scene and assumed responsibility for the investigation.
Victim Died Ten Days After Initial Incident
On October 18, 2026, Phoenix Police confirmed that Fabiani had died as a result of the injuries she sustained during the October 8 incident.
Following her death, detectives reclassified the case as a homicide investigation.
Investigators continued examining the circumstances surrounding the incident and working to identify the person responsible.
Police have not publicly provided additional details about the events leading up to the assault or whether the suspect and victim knew one another.
Suspect Arrested October 19
According to the latest police update, detectives developed information during the investigation that led them to identify Anthony Keith Errigo Jr. as the suspect.
On October 19, officers located and apprehended Errigo near 1800 North 27th Avenue in Phoenix.
He was booked into jail on the following allegations:
- First-degree murder
- Aggravated assault
- Tampering with evidence
Police have not released additional information about the evidence that led to the arrest or the circumstances surrounding Errigo’s apprehension.
The allegations are criminal accusations, and Errigo is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
Investigation Remains Ongoing
Although an arrest has been made, Phoenix Police have indicated that additional details remain part of the ongoing investigation.
Authorities have not released further information regarding a possible motive or the sequence of events that resulted in Fabiani’s fatal injuries.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Phoenix Police Department.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Silent Witness.
Silent Witness: 480-WITNESS (480-948-6377)
Spanish-language tips: 480-TESTIGO (480-837-8446)
Additional updates may be released as detectives continue their investigation and the case moves through the criminal justice system.
Incident Details
- Original incident: October 8, 2026, at approximately 11:15 a.m.
- Location: 15600 North 40th Street, Phoenix, Arizona
- Date of death: October 18, 2026
- Arrest date: October 19, 2026
- Arrest location: 1800 North 27th Avenue, Phoenix
- Suspect: Anthony Keith Errigo Jr.
- Investigating agency: Phoenix Police Department
Source: Phoenix Police Department homicide investigation update, October 2026.
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