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Man dies after being shot by suspect in same car, Tempe police say

PD: Man shot by passenger in car, hospitalized
PD: Man shot by passenger in car, hospitalized
Posted at 8:42 PM, Sep 17, 2018
and last updated 2018-09-19 00:22:11-04

Police have identified the suspect wanted in a deadly shooting Monday night.

Tempe police said 24-year-old Matthew Uriarte shot 28-year-old Marco Hernandez while they were in the same vehicle near Priest and Baseline.

Uriarte ran from the scene and Hernandez was taken to the hospital, where he later died.

Police said Hernandez and Uriarte had been arguing over a monetary debt before the shooting.

Uriarte is described as six feet tall and 160 lbs., with brown hair and eyes. He is to be considered armed and dangerous, police said.

A woman who was a witness to the shooting remained at the scene and is working with police at this time.

Police asked anyone who has seen Uriarte to call 480-350-8311.