Teen accused of killing his cousin at north Phoenix motel
PHOENIX - Police say a teenager accused of shooting and killing his cousin at an extended stay motel in north Phoenix has been taken into custody.
According to police, officers responded just before 3:30 p.m. on April 17 to reports of a shooting in front of a motel room near Interstate 17 and Dunlap Avenue.
Once at the scene, police found a man on the ground who had been shot. He was taken to a hospital where he later died. The man was identified as 18-year-old Elijah Johnson.
"Detectives responded to investigate the shooting and to speak with witnesses," Sgt. Phil Krynsky said. "Currently, no suspects have been detained."
Investigators later identified 17-year-old Sir Amir Williamson as the suspect in the shooting.
"Detectives learned Williamson was in a verbal argument with his cousin, victim Elijah Johnson, inside a motel room just before the shooting," police said.
Williamson fled the motel after the shooting. On April 21, police said Williamson was in custody after leading authorities on a pursuit that ended in a crash in Sun City.
Pursuit ends with crash in Sun City, teen murder suspect in custody
Sir Amir Williamson, 17, was arrested after he reportedly fled from police in Wickenburg. He led authorities on a chase that ended with a crash in Sun City.
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