MESA, AZ — A teen has been arrested in connection to a recent murder in Mesa.
On Sunday evening, Mesa police were called to an apartment complex near Mesa Drive and Brown Road for reports of a person down.
When officers arrived, they located 24-year-old Marquis Johnson with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
During an investigation, detectives learned Johnson and a friend were standing on the corner when they thought they heard a gunshot.
At that point, police say three males and a female appeared on the sidewalk close to where they heard the shot. The group began walking toward Johnson and words were exchanged, which led to a fight.
When Johnson's friend tried to help him, a 16-year-old male, pointed a gun at both of them, police said.
The group then ran off, but shortly after, the 16-year-old turned around and fired several shots, striking Johnson.
Detectives were later able to identify the group and detained them all. Following police interviews, the 17-year-old was arrested and is facing multiple charges, including second-degree murder.
No other details have been released.
