Man dies after being shot in Phoenix, suspect accused of murder
Suspect arrested in Phoenix shooting
A man has died after being shot near 35th Avenue and Van Buren Street, police said. Ruben Ruiz Jr., 18, was arrested in connection to the shooting.
PHOENIX - A shooting in Phoenix left a man dead and a suspect has been arrested, police said.
What we know:
The shooting happened at around 9:18 p.m. on April 22 near 35th Avenue and Van Buren Street.
Phoenix Police say officers responded to the scene and found 18-year-old Jose Castillo, who had been shot. He was taken to a hospital with "critical life-threatening injuries."
On April 28, police said Castillo died.
Dig deeper:
Investigators believe the shooting stemmed from an altercation between Castillo and a suspect.
"After meticulous work collecting evidence and witness statements, detectives identified and arrested Ruben Ruiz Jr," Sgt. Bower said.
Ruiz Jr. was booked into jail and is accused of second-degree murder.
Ruben Ruiz Jr.