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Arrest made in deadly Mesa apartment shooting

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Published  January 2, 2026 12:54pm MST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 10 Phoenix
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Robert Garcia  (MCSO)

The Brief

    • Robert Garcia, 18, allegedly shot his family member 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 family member 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.

Garcia was taken to a hospital where he later died.

The suspect in the shooting, 18-year-old Robert Garcia, was arrested. Police say he is related to the victim and the shooting happened during an argument.

Robert Garcia is accused of second-degree murder.

What we don't know:

Police did not say how the suspect and victim are related. No other details on what led up to the shooting were released.

Map of where the shooting happened

The Source: The Mesa Police Department

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