BUCKEYE, Ariz. — The man who was shot in Buckeye after police say he tried to break up a fight has died, and the accused shooter is facing a homicide charge along with a $2 million bond.
Brian Gonzi, 23, died on Friday after he was shot last month.
Buckeye police say Gonzi was riding in a car with 33-year-old Jose Mendoza and Mendoza's girlfriend on March 22 when the couple started arguing.
At that point, police say Gonzi tried to break it up and then fought Mendoza.
When the three of them arrived at a home near Yuma Road and Jackrabbit Trail, Mendoza went inside the house, got a gun, returned outside and shot Gonzi, according to police.
Mendoza fled the area and authorities tracked him down a week later in Tucson.
Mendoza faces multiple charges, including 1st-degree homicide. He’s being held at the Maricopa County jail on a $2 million bond.
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