Suspect arrested in deadly north Phoenix shooting, police say

A suspect has been arrested after a shooting in north Phoenix last month left a man dead.

Phoenix Police say the shooting happened just before 2:30 a.m. on Dec. 19 near 32nd Street and Paradise Lane.

When officers got to the scene, they found a man with a gunshot wound. The man was taken to a hospital where he later died.

Michael Miller was arrested after a shooting in north Phoenix near 32nd Street and Paradise Lane left 47-year-old Joseph Gaona dead.

Loved ones identified the victim as Joseph Gaona, 47,

"The suspect fled prior to police arrival; the investigation is ongoing," police said.

On Jan. 3, police said 35-year-old Michael Miller had been arrested in connection to the shooting. Miller is accused of murder.

"Miller is the lone suspect believed to be involved in the homicide," police said.

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Map of where the shooting happened

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