Man arrested after fatal shooting of Valley father in Phoenix in 2022

PHOENIX – A man accused of shooting and killing another man in Phoenix in June 2022 has been arrested.

Steven Deloach was arrested Wednesday in connection with the shooting near 39th Avenue and Camelback Road more than two years ago, according to Phoenix police.

According to police documents, investigators believe Deloach “ambushed the victim and brandished a handgun, then fired multiple times, hitting (the victim)…”

The victim later identified as 39-year-old Dominic Daughtrey, died at the scene.

Images of the suspect in the area were captured on surveillance video released by police in March 2023.

Daughtrey had reportedly told his family before his death that he believed he was in danger and was being persecuted. He had reportedly told his sister about a physical altercation with a man named “Ras.”

Officials learned that Deloach had been going by the name “Ras” and had received several contacts and warnings from police. These incidents included a domestic assault in November 2023, a domestic violence arrest in January 2024, as well as other previous arrests related to armed robbery, drunk driving, hit-and-run, human trafficking, fraud and more.

Deloach had reportedly told his girlfriend at some point that he had “killed someone in 2022” and “when he saw the TV news about the incident,” he confirmed the victim.

Deloach denied knowing the victim or being involved in his death during an interview with police.

DNA evidence ultimately produced results that “strongly support” Deloach’s connections to the crime scene. He was arrested in Phoenix on Wednesday and continued to deny involvement.

He was sentenced to prison for first-degree murder.

According to a judge at his first court appearance, Deloach was on probation at the time of the shooting.

Daughtrey was described by his family as a dedicated parent.

Daughtrey’s family spoke to ABC15 and said he was a devoted father, “everything he did, he did for his daughter,” said Tatiana Coffman, Dominic’s sister.

Watch ABC15’s previous coverage in the video player below:

The Valley family is asking for answers in the shooting death of their father