Man killed in Apache Junction homicide; suspect arrested
PHOENIX - A man was killed in a homicide in Apache Junction on Sunday afternoon and a suspect was arrested, the police department said.
At around 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 8, the Apache Junction Police Department got a call about a man who was killed at a home near Apache Trail and Ironwood Drive. They arrived at the home and found the victim with obvious signs of trauma.
The victim is identified as Gilbert Tellez, 64.
The suspect in the crime, Chester Lee Rugel, 51, was arrested nearby. Police say the homicide was isolated and wasn't related to domestic violence.
Rugel is accused of premeditated first-degree murder.
"The impact of such a loss is felt deeply by our entire community, and we extend our sincerest condolences," the Apache Junction Police Department said on Sept. 9.
Anyone with information on this investigation is asked to call the police department at 480-982-8260.
An elderly man was killed in a homicide near Apache Trail and Ironwood Drive on Sunday afternoon and a suspect was arrested, Apache Junction Police said.