GiaGinette Brown: Second arrest made in teen's west Phoenix murder
PHOENIX - A second person has been arrested in connection to the drive-by shooting death of a teenager in west Phoenix.
Last September, 15-year-old GiaGinette Brown was shot near 107th Avenue and Camelback Road. Brown was pronounced dead at the scene. Phoenix Police said she was in her bed when gunshots hit her home.
In January, Isaac Orozco, 17, was arrested in connection to the shooting. He has since been indicted on felony charges, including second-degree murder.
On June 6, police said 16-year-old Jason 'JJ' Richards was arrested for Brown's murder. Both Orozco and Richards have been booked into a juvenile corrections center.
"At this time, Homicide investigators believe that there are others involved in this shooting," Sgt. Rob Scherer said.
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We have learned that both Orozco and Richards will be charged as adults. Following news of Richards' arrest, we spoke with GiaGinette's aunt for her reaction.
"These people have been walking around, living their lives," said Terri Smith. "To know that these people have been picked up, and they're not a threat to communities anymore, is a relief. It's a huge relief."
If you have any information on the case , you're asked to call police at 602-262-6151. You can also leave an anonymous tip with Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS. Spanish speakers can leave an anonymous tip by calling Testigo Silencioso at 480-TESTIGO.