Suspect arrested in deadly Phoenix construction site shooting

A suspect accused of shooting two men at a Phoenix construction site, leaving one of them dead, has been arrested.

The shooting happened at around 8 a.m. on Sept. 1 near 39th Street and Thomas Road.

Phoenix Police say officers were flagged down by witnesses who said two men had been shot.

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"Preliminary information from the scene is the two victims were working on a construction project when an argument with the suspect took place. The suspect produced a firearm and the shooting took place," said Phoenix Police Sgt. Mayra Reeson.

Alan David Whitworth, 48, died at the scene and 19-year-old Jamal Avery suffered critical injuries.

On Sept. 19, police said 31-year-old Marquea Cato had been arrested in connection to the shooting.

Cato was booked into jail.

Marquea Cato