Updated on June 26, 2023 at 2:57 p.m.
On June 24, TPD discovered the items that belonged to the victim were posted for sale at a residence in the 100 block of West Michigan Drive.
A search warrant was obtained for the residence and members.
The SWAT team eventually entered the home after making repeated attempts to get the residents to go outside, found a man hiding in the attic, and brought him into custody without incident.
Detectives created probable cause to arrest 18-year-old Francisco Sillik on one count of first-degree murder and armed robbery after conducting interviews and analyzing the available evidence.
He was taken into custody and is being detained on a $750,000 bail at the Pima County Jail.
The investigation reamins ongoing.
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Tucson Police are investigating a homicide that took place on Tucson's south side Thursday evening.
Tucson Fire responded to a call of an unresponsive male at around 7:30 p.m. at South Ninth Avenue and West Ohio Street, according to a news release from Tucson Police.
Upon arrival, the fire crew found an adult male with signs of trauma on the sidewalk.
Life-saving measures were conducted, but the man, identified as 19-year-old Arath Robles Miranda, died at the scene.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to call 911 or 88-CRIME.
