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Man arrested in connection to shooting that left woman dead at west Phoenix apartment complex

The shooting happened around 4:45 p.m. Sunday near 43rd Ave and Thomas Road
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PHOENIX — A man is in custody after a shooting Sunday afternoon left a woman dead at a west Phoenix apartment complex.

Phoenix police were called to the complex near 43rd Avenue and Thomas Road around 4:45 p.m. Sunday for a reported shooting.

When officers arrived, they found a woman had been shot.

She was taken to the hospital in "extremely critical condition," according to police.

The woman later died of her injuries.

Phoenix police identified the woman Monday as 63-year-old Michelle Semenjuk.

Police also confirmed that 58-year-old Salvador Najera, Jr., has been taken into custody in connection with the shooting.

Najera faces charges of murder and misconduct involving weapons.

The shooting remains under investigation.