PHOENIX, Arizona – An Arizona man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly shooting his older brother during a family birthday gathering over suspicions of an inappropriate relationship involving his wife. Police said the confrontation escalated rapidly inside a restaurant, ultimately leaving the victim critically injured and the suspect on the run before his arrest.
Incident Overview
Authorities identified the suspect as 42-year-old Luis Garcia, who was attending a birthday celebration with family members when tensions rose. According to police, Garcia believed his 45-year-old brother was involved in “some kind of relationship” with his wife, an accusation that was fueled by a video shown to him just moments before the shooting.
Police said the family gathering quickly turned chaotic after the brothers began arguing inside the restaurant. The verbal confrontation soon escalated into gunfire. Garcia allegedly pulled out a firearm and shot his brother in the stomach, seriously injuring him.
Timeline of Events
According to information detailed in court documents, events unfolded rapidly following the initial argument. Garcia’s wife had stepped away from the party earlier to take her parents home. When she tried calling her husband and then her brother-in-law, neither answered. On the second attempt, she told police she heard the sound of a fight in the background, indicating the confrontation was already underway.
When she returned to the restaurant, she found her brother-in-law lying injured on the ground with a gunshot wound. The victim’s wife arrived moments later and found him in the same condition. Emergency responders transported the wounded man to a nearby hospital, where he remained in critical condition, though doctors said he was expected to survive.
Details From Police
Investigators learned from the victim’s wife that alcohol may have been a factor in the confrontation. Both women confirmed seeing Garcia leave the scene quickly in his GMC truck…