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Arrest made in west Phoenix shooting, victim identified

An 18-year-old man has been arrested as the suspect in an April 22 shooting that sent the victim to a hospital where doctors said they believe his injuries are not survivable, according to police.

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Arrest made in west Phoenix shooting, victim identified

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An 18-year-old man has been arrested as the suspect in an April 22 shooting, and police have identified the victim who died a week later.

Ruben Ruiz Jr. has been booked into jail on a second-degree murder charge, police said Monday. Later in the day, authorities said Jose Castillo, 18, died as a result of his injuries.

The April 22 shooting occurred just after 9 p.m. at a parking lot near 3500 West Van Buren Street where, police learned, two people were involved in an altercation.

The investigation is continuing, police said.

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