Man arrested, accused of killing owner of Ray's European Garage

Family searches for answer after Glendale man's shooting death

The shooting, which happened on Nov. 20, took the life of 55-year-old Raydesel 'Ray' Parra, who owns Ray's European Garage in Phoenix. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.

GLENDALE, Ariz. - A suspect has been arrested after a Glendale father was shot and killed on the night of Nov. 20, just steps away from his girlfriend and granddaughter.

Glendale Police responded to reports of a shooting at an apartment complex near 59th Avenue and Bethany Home Road just after 10 p.m. A 9-1-1 caller said they could hear a man screaming and a gunshot.

When officers arrived at the scene, they found 55-year-old Reydesel "Ray" Parra near a stairwell with at least one gunshot wound. They attempted life-saving measures until fire department crews arrived. Parra was transported to a local emergency room where he later died.

"Witnesses reported hearing an altercation just before the shooting, but did not see a suspect and cannot confirm details at this time. We do not have a suspect description and are working on further details," stated Officer Gina Winn of the Glendale Police Department.

On Feb. 16, police announced that 30-year-old Daravon Sueing was arrested in connection to Parra's murder.

Sueing was booked into jail and is accused of first-degree murder and misconduct involving weapons.

Daravon Sueing

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Parra was the owner of Ray's European Garage in Phoenix.

Parra's family members are at a loss for words.

"I wish I would have just hugged him more," said Jason Parra. "All this I take for granted. I was just talking to him, and it’s just taken. Just taken."

They say Parra raised three kids alone.

"Only a patient man will raise three kids by himself," said April Parra. "So patient."

Family members also made a plea to the public.

"We're pleading with the community -- our community -- please help us. Please help us find who did this," said Jason.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Glendale Police Department at 623-930-3000 or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO. You can remain anonymous and receive a cash award for tips leading to an arrest or indictment.