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Police arrest 3 suspects in shooting death of 18-year-old man last month in Ahwatukee

Apr 25, 2022, 2:00 PM

From left, Michael Parham, Tyshon McKenzie and Alberto Jimenez. (Maricopa County Sheriff's Office P...

From left, Michael Parham, Tyshon McKenzie and Alberto Jimenez. (Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Photos)

(Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Photos)

PHOENIX – Three men have been arrested and face murder charges in the shooting death of an 18-year-old man in Phoenix last month, authorities said Monday.

Anthony Covarrubias was found lying in the street with gunshot wounds near 48th Street and Ray Road in the Ahwatukee neighborhood around 6:30 p.m. on March 7, according to the Phoenix Police Department.

He died after being taken to a hospital.

Investigators developed probable cause in the case to take three suspects into custody last week, police said.

Michael Parham was booked Thursday on one count each of first-degree murder, armed robbery, prohibited possession of a weapon and narcotic drug possession.

Tyshon McKenzie was booked Thursday for one count each of first-degree murder, armed robbery and prohibited possession of a weapon.

Alberto Jimenez was booked Friday on one count each of first-degree murder and armed robbery.

No other details were released.

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Police arrest 3 suspects in shooting death of 18-year-old man last month in Ahwatukee