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Suspects arrested in connection to deadly Tempe shooting
Two suspects are now behind bars after an alleged drug deal became deadly in Tempe.
TEMPE, Ariz. - Two suspects are now behind bars after an alleged drug deal became deadly in Tempe.
The investigation began after officers had discovered a body in an alley near Southern and Priest Drive while responding to a shooting call on July 28.
The victim was identified as 19-year-old Ki'Marion Woods.
Detectives say they discovered a contact was listed in Woods' phone as "Psycho Meds," and traced it to a man named Javier Cruz.
A message showed the victim had planned to buy marijuana from Cruz, court documents said.
Cruz was booked into jail on charges including first-degree murder and marijuana sales.
Police also arrested Christian Renteria, who reportedly hid Cruz in a Peoria hotel room before he was taken into custody.
Renteria reportedly confessed to police that he shot Woods before leaving the scene. He faces charges including first-degree murder, unlawful discharge of a firearm, endangerment and marijuana sales.
Javier Cruz (left) and Christian Renteria (right)
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