MMA Fighter Shannon “The Cannon” Shoots Man with Knife in Self-Defense After Parking Spot Confrontation [Video]

PHOENIX, AZ – A parking-related dispute in the parking lot of a north Phoenix Twin Peaks ended in tragedy when a 32-year-old man was shot and killed by MMA fighter Shannon “The Cannon” Ritch, who claimed self-defense, according to police.

The incident occurred around 9:20 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, near 31st Avenue and Beardsley Road. Officers responded to a call about a shooting and found Alejandro Samplina, 32, on the ground. He was taken to the hospital, where he later died.

An investigation revealed that the confrontation began over a parking issue. Ritch, 53, told officers that Samplina had a knife and chased him around his car.

“Ritch was able to retrieve his handgun from the open door of his vehicle. Samplina proceeded to walk towards Ritch with the knife in a threatening manner. In response, Ritch fired one round, striking Samplina,” Phoenix Police Sgt. Mayra Reeson stated.

Detectives …