Body found in Phoenix alley, teenager arrested

PHOENIX - Phoenix detectives arrested a teenage boy in connection to a deadly shooting on Thursday, April 6.

Officers were originally called to a neighborhood near 35th Avenue and Camelback for reports of a shooting, but weren't able to find a victim.

While police were looking for anyone involved in the incident, a juvenile-aged boy reportedly contacted officers at Phoenix PD headquarters near 7th Avenue and Washington and confessed his involvement.

The investigation led to the discovery of a body in an alley near 41st Avenue and Missouri.

The victim was identified as 18-year-old Anthony Muriel.

The suspect faces a number of charges, including murder. 

It's not known what led up to the shooting.

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