Arrest made in deadly Mesa apartment shooting

Robert Garcia, 18, arrested in connection to Mesa shooting

Robert Garcia, 18, allegedly shot his family member on Jan. 1 at an apartment complex near Alma School Road and Southern Avenue.

MESA, Ariz. - A man accused of shooting and killing his cousin 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 cousins with the victim, and the shooting happened during an argument.

Robert Garcia is accused of second-degree murder.

Robert Garcia  (MCSO)

What we don't know:

No other details on what led up to the shooting were released.

Map of where the shooting happened