TEMPE, AZ — Two people have been taken into custody after a deadly shooting in the parking lot at Tempe Marketplace on Monday morning.
Police were first called to the scene near McClintock Drive and Rio Salado Parkway around 11 a.m. for reports of a shooting.
According to officials, a man died as a result of his injuries. The victim has been identified as 19-year-old Dominic Baysinger.
Police say Baysinger and his girlfriend were meeting the suspect to complete an online transaction. At some point, the shooting occurred, and the suspect fled the scene.
The suspect, later identified as 20-year-old Fernando Gallegos, had been at large, but police have since confirmed that he was taken into custody.
Gallegos has made his initial appearance in front of a judge on Wednesday, where he was read his charges of first-degree murder, armed robbery, and conspiracy.
The prosecution asked the court to seal details in the case, but Gallegos’ defense attorney said gunfire was exchanged after prosecutors alleged a meeting was scheduled to exchange money and a ring for a Glock handgun.
The attorney said investigators found a 9-millimeter casing at the scene. Prosecutors allege the attack was premeditated and planned.
Gallegos' defense attorney emphasized his client has a job at Amazon and no criminal history.
"Mr. Gallegos was not found with any firearm on his person," the defense attorney Marc Adair said.
The judge set Gallegos' bond at $1.2 million cash only and scheduled his next court date for December 8.
Police say that 25-year-old Dante Gaines was identified and arrested as a second alleged suspect.
On Wednesday, Gaines was taken into custody without incident in a coordinated effort involving Tempe CAST, Mesa SWAT and the U.S. Marshals, according to officials.
The investigation remains ongoing.
