Arrest made in connection with February 2023 shooting that killed Phoenix teenager

PHOENIX – Detectives have arrested a man on murder and armed robbery charges in connection with a homicide that occurred last year, authorities said Saturday.

In February 2023, an investigation began into a shooting that killed 18-year-old Jeremiaha Austin near Baseline Road and 16th Street in Phoenix.

More than 15 months after the investigation began, detectives identified 19-year-old Exzavion Williams as a suspect and had reasonable grounds to arrest him.

Williams was booked into jail on Wednesday.

No further information was available.

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