Man accused of shooting, killing his stepfather in Phoenix

Man shot, killed his stepfather in Phoenix: PD

Brandon Alvarez, 31, allegedly shot and killed his 57-year-old stepfather during an argument at a home on Oct. 12 near 39th and Maryland Avenues. Alvarez is accused of second-degree murder.

PHOENIX - A man who allegedly shot and killed his stepfather during an argument at a Phoenix home has been arrested.

What we know:

According to Phoenix Police, officers responded to reports of a shooting at a home around 7:35 p.m. on Oct. 12 near 39th and Maryland Avenues.

When officers got to the scene, they detained 31-year-old Brandon Alvarez, who called 911 to tell police he shot his 57-year-old stepfather, Jaunarius Moreno.

Moreno's body was found in the backyard with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead from his injuries.

Argument led to deadly shooting

Sgt. Phil Krynsky said preliminary information suggests Alvarez and Moreno got into a verbal argument in the backyard that escalated. Alvarez reportedly pulled a firearm and shot Moreno.

Alvarez was booked on one count of second-degree murder.