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Phoenix police arrest suspect who shot roommate over video game dispute

Jul 16, 2022, 10:00 AM
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PHOENIX — Police arrested a suspect who said he shot his roommate after they were arguing over video games on Thursday, authorities said.

Phoenix police responded to a call around 9:35 p.m. to the area of Central Avenue and Hatcher Road where they found Cesar Torres-Gonzalez in the parking lot of an apartment complex.

Torres-Gonzalez told police he shot someone and was detained on the scene, authorities said.

The victim was found inside the apartment complex with multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Police learned the two were arguing while playing video games when the victim pushed Torres-Gonzalez and he responded by getting a gun from his room and shooting him multiple times, authorities said.

Torres-Gonzalez was booked on one count of aggravated assault while the victim remains in the hospital.

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Phoenix police arrest suspect who shot roommate over video game dispute