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Juvenile in custody after overnight shooting in Tolleson leaves 19-year-old dead

A teen was booked into the Maricopa County Juvenile Correctional Center after a fatal shooting in Tolleson on Monday, authorities said.

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PHOENIX — A teen was booked into the Maricopa County Juvenile Correctional Center after a fatal shooting in Tolleson on Monday, authorities said.

The juvenile male allegedly shot 19-year-old Angel Olguin in the area of 83rd Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road, according to the Phoenix Police Department.

Officers responded to reports of a shooting around 3:30 a.m. and found Olguin with at least one gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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More details about fatal shooting in Tolleson

The patrol officers were unable to find the suspect initially. They collected evidence leading them to the juvenile, who they later located and detained.

The teen was booked into the juvenile correctional center for murder and other related felony charges after an interview about the fatal shooting in Tolleson.

No further details were released. This is an ongoing investigation.

Serena O'Sullivan KTAR News Reporter and Editor

Serena O’Sullivan is a Phoenix-based news reporter and content editor for KTAR.com, where she covers local and national stories with a digital-first approach. Her reporting has appeared in major outlets including USA Today, Arizona Republic, Phoenix… Read more

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