Suspect in 2 fatal shootings in Arizona arrested in Central Texas

CASA GRANDE, Ariz. – A suspect within the deadly shootings of a younger lady and teenage lady at a Casa Grande condo advanced has been arrested in Texas, in response to authorities.

Casa Grande police stated 18-year-old Terrance Xavier Santistevan was taken into custody Saturday night time in Pflugerville, which is eighteen miles north of Austin, Texas.

Police stated Santistevan is dealing with two counts of first-degree homicide. He’s being held within the Travis County jail awaiting extradition to Arizona.

It was unclear Sunday if Santistevan has a lawyer but who can converse on his behalf.

Authorities stated 17-year-old Danielle Murrieta and 18-year-old Leslie Cota had been discovered shot a number of instances on April 24 with practically 30 bullet casings recovered on the scene.

The 2 had been rushed to a hospital the place they succumbed to their accidents.

A potential motive for the shootings stays unclear, authorities stated.

Police stated detectives developed leads within the case via suggestions given by group members.

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They’re nonetheless looking for Santistevan’s automobile, which police stated has been related to the deadly shootings.