Man killed his stepfather, shot his teen brother in north Phoenix: PD
Man accused of killing stepfather, shooting teen brother
Milad Rafie, 28, is accused of shooting and killing his 59-year-old stepfather, Najbulla Rafie. Milad also allegedly shot his teenage brother at a home near 16th Street and Bell Road. Milad is accused of second-degree murder and aggravated assault.
PHOENIX - A man accused of killing his stepfather and shooting his teenage brother during a family fight on Wednesday night at a north Phoenix home has been arrested.
What we know:
Deadly double shooting in north Phoenix neighborhood
One man is dead and another has life-threatening injuries after a shooting broke out on Oct. 15 near 16th Street and Bell Road. Police said another man was detained in connection with the shooting. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.
The shooting happened on Oct. 15 at around 7:30 p.m. near 16th Street and Bell Road.
Phoenix Police say officers responded to the scene and found a man with a gunshot wound on the road. A teen was also found shot next to a house. The man who was found on the road died at the scene. He was identified as 59-year-old Najbulla Rafie.
The teenager was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
Suspect fled scene, later returned
Dig deeper:
Witnesses reported to police that the suspect, 28-year-old Milad Rafie, fled the area after the shooting. Police say as officers were securing the scene, Milad returned on foot and turned himself in.
Family fight led to shooting: PD
Investigators say the shooting stemmed from a family fight inside a home.
"Preliminary information suggests Milad got into an argument with family members inside their home," Sgt. Phil Krynsky said. "The argument escalated to the point where Milad pulled out a firearm and shot his teenage brother. Milad then went outside and shot his stepfather, 59-year-old Najbulla Rafie."
Milad was arrested and booked into jail. He's accused of multiple charges, including second-degree murder and aggravated assault.
Milad Rafie
What's next:
"The investigation remains active as detectives continue to process evidence," Krynsky added.
Map of where the shooting happened
The Source: The Phoenix Police Department