An 18-year-old has been arrested for the fatal shooting of his father and injuring his mother during family altercation in South Phoenix. According to FOX 10 Phoenix, the incident occurred shortly before 2:30 a.m. on June 24 near 7th Street and Dobbins Road. The suspect, Victor Morales-Jimenez, reportedly left the firearm at the scene then later turned himself into authorities.
Victor Morales Lubvio, 48, succumbed to his injuries after being shot multiple times and was pronounced dead at a hospital. A woman, whose identity wasn’t disclosed but is known to be Morales-Jimenez’s mother, was shot in the arm and has since been released from hospital care. FOX 10 Phoenix reports that Morales-Jimenez is now facing charges of second-degree murder and aggravated assault, with a bond set at $1 million.
More details have emerged regarding the possible motive behind the shooting. AZ Family shared information from court documents which suggest the violent act may have been provoked. Witnesses allege Lubvio was assaulting his wife and another individual when the dispute escalated. It was after this fight was seemingly de-escalated and witnesses stepped outside that gunshots rang out…