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Phoenix  police make arrests in death of 18-year-old woman

Police have arrested two men in connection with the death of an 18-year-old woman Wednesday in South Phoenix.

Leon Verdugo was booked into jail for one count of first-degree murder, and Jesus Barrera was booked on one count of misconduct involving weapons, police said.

Frida Valdez was shot and killed at about 5 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, inside her home at Montezuma Street and Roeser Road, according to police, who said their investigation continues.

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HOMICIDE

Phoenix  police make arrests in death of 18-year-old woman

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Police have arrested two men in connection with the death of an 18-year-old woman Wednesday in South Phoenix.

Leon Verdugo was booked into jail for one count of first-degree murder, and Jesus Barrera was booked on one count of misconduct involving weapons, police said.

Frida Valdez was shot and killed at about 5 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, inside her home at Montezuma Street and Roeser Road, according to police, who said their investigation continues.

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