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1 dead in Phoenix hotel shooting, suspect arrested
Martin Gonzalez, 40, was arrested in connection to a shooting near Interstate 17 and McDowell Road that left 47-year-old Moses Ayala dead.
PHOENIX - Police say a suspect has been arrested in connection to a shooting at a hotel near downtown Phoenix that left a man dead.
The shooting happened just after 5 a.m. on July 14 near Interstate 17 and McDowell Road.
Phoenix Police say when officers got to the scene, they found the victim, 47-year-old Moses Ayala, with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to a hospital where he later died.
Investigators say 40-year-old Martin Gonzalez was identified as a potential suspect. He was arrested on July 22.
"During an interview he made a self defense claim that was not supported by the evidence gathered during the investigation," Sgt. Rob Scherer said.
Gonzalez was booked into jail and is accused of murder.
Martin Gonzalez