TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Tucson Police Department has made multiple arrests in the case involving the deadly shooting of 31-year-old Brandon Hernandez in early Sept.
Officers identified 17-year-old Lionel Anthony Lopez as the main suspect.
On Thursday, while already in custody on unrelated charges, Lopez was charged with first-degree murder. His bond is set at $1,025,000.
According to the TPD, two other suspects had planned to confront the victim. During the confrontation, Hernandez was shot multiple times.
35-year-old Karina Valenzuela-Egurrola and 34-year-old Ryan Michael Maffetone, were also arrested on the same day.
Both were charged with 1st Degree Murder. All three suspects are currently held at the Pima County Jail as detectives finalize their investigation.
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ORIGINAL STORY:
The Tucson Police Department responded to reports of a man who was believed to have been shot.
The incident occurred on North 1st Avenue and East Wetmore Road on Sunday around 12:15 a.m.
As officers arrived, they found a man with gunshot wounds.
The man was pronounced dead on scene.
He was identified as 31-year-old Brandon Hernandez. His family was notified.
This investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information, contact 911 or 88-CRIME.
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