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UPDATE: Second arrest made in death of ASU basketball star Zylan Cheatham's brother

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Posted at 2:07 PM, Feb 22, 2019
and last updated 2019-02-22 16:07:06-05

TEMPE, AZ — A second suspect has been arrested in the December shooting death of 22-year-old Wanyaa Stewart, the brother of Arizona State University basketball star Zylan Cheatham.

Tempe police identified 25-year-old Dantreil Griffin as the shooter and arrested him on February 1,

Police said on Dec. 20, 2018, Griffin shot and killed Stewartat a Mobil gas station near Mill Avenue and Baseline Road. Stewart was trying to fill up a tire on his vehicle at the time.

Police believe Griffin and Stewart had previous conflicts before the shooting.

Police say Griffin was with 25-year-old Cory Winston in Wintson's car at the time of the shooting.

Police believe Griffin and Winston are associated with a rival gang of the victim, who was a documented gang member, according to police.

Police located and arrested Winston on Thursday.

Winston is being held without bond for weapons violations, assisting in a street gang and first-degree murder.