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Arrest made from February 2023 shooting that killed Phoenix teen

May 25, 2024, 9:00 PM

Exzavion Williams is in jail more than 15 months after a deadly shooting in Phoenix. (MCSO mugshot)...

Exzavion Williams is in jail more than 15 months after a deadly shooting in Phoenix. (MCSO mugshot)

(MCSO mugshot)

PHOENIX — Detectives arrested a man for murder and armed robbery in a homicide case from last year, authorities said Saturday.

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

After more than 15 months since the investigation began, detectives identified Exzavion Williams, 19, as a suspect and developed probable cause to arrest him.

Williams was booked into jail on Wednesday.

No other information was available.

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Arrest made from February 2023 shooting that killed Phoenix teen