Arrest made in deadly Mesa apartment shooting

The Brief

  • Robert Garcia, 18, allegedly shot his cousin on Jan. 1 at an apartment complex near Alma School Road and Southern Avenue.
  • The victim, 35-year-old Richard Garcia, died at the hospital.
  • Robert Garcia is accused of second-degree murder.

MESA, Ariz. A man accused of shooting and killing his cousin at a Mesa apartment complex has been arrested.

What we know:

Mesa Police say officers on Jan. 1 responded to Alma School Road and Southern Avenue for reports of shots fired. When officers got to the scene, they found 35-year-old Richard Garcia with multiple gunshot wounds.

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