Phoenix police arrest suspect in killing of tow truck driver

PHOENIX – A suspect has been arrested in the killing of a tow truck driver in west Phoenix earlier this month, authorities said Friday.

Luis Mauricio Delgadillo Garcia, 30, was booked on homicide, theft and weapons charges.

Police found Evanni Garlarza Corona, 31, near Buckeye Road and 35th Avenue with a gunshot wound on Sept. 1.

He was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Police put out a bulletin seeking the public’s help the next day.

No other information was immediately available.

UPDATE: An arrest has been made in the murder of tow truck driver, Evanni Garlarza Corona who was killed near 36th Ave/Buckeye on 09/01. The alleged suspect, 30yo Luis Mauricio Delgadillo Garcia was arrested for murder and other charges.#GoodPoliceWork#PPDHomicideUnit https://t.co/DuloJJfqDx

— Phoenix Police (@PhoenixPolice) September 17, 2021

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