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Police: Two shot in south Phoenix, brother of one victim arrested

Posted at 1:07 PM, Jan 25, 2018
and last updated 2018-01-25 15:08:45-05

Police say a man has been arrested in connection with a double shooting in south Phoenix Saturday morning. 

The incident happened just before 4 a.m. near 7th and Southern avenues. 

According to officials, the incident occurred during a family dispute over loud noise. 

Police say 21-year-old David Jesus Avila Lopez was arguing with his brother when he allegedly struck him on the head with a handgun, and it discharged. 

The bullet reportedly went through the shoulder of one victim and hit another man in the chest. 

Both victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said. 

Lopez has been charged with aggravated assault.