A murder investigation is ongoing in Mesa after Jerry Deitch, age 47, was found dead in an alley on Monday. Mesa Police responded to a call at the intersection of Mesa Drive and Broadway Road, where Deitch appeared to have been stabbed, as reported by ABC15. The case is being treated as a homicide, with detectives on the lookout for any leads that may shed light on the events leading up to Deitch’s death
Local businesses in the area, such as ‘The New Tire Shop,’ noted the disturbance caused by the police investigation. Jesus Chimao, associated with the business, said that the police presence on Monday was bad for business, as “a lot of people are scared of the police right now, unfortunately,” according to an interview obtained by FOX 10 Phoenix. Surveillance footage from the scene has been collected by authorities, though Chimao states the cameras missed the critical moment.
The exact circumstances of the altercation remain unclear, but Chimao describes two individuals walking to where Deitch’s body was later found. “It’s just like some people come to the same point where the body is, and left,” he told FOX 10 Phoenix. One of the two individuals departed alone, prompting further questions about the incident…