SURPRISE, Ariz. — A Surprise man has died after being shot multiple times during a dispute with a neighbor, according to authorities.
The Surprise Police Department said the shooting happened on Monday at 5:30 a.m. in a neighborhood in the area of Greenway Road and Grand Avenue.
Police have identified the victim as 20-year-old Xavier Elias.
Police said witnesses told investigators Elias had been involved in an argument where multiple people pulled out guns and started shooting. Elias was hit multiple times and was taken to the hospital by car.
Elias died at the hospital from his injuries, police said.
Police said Manuel Vera Gonzales has been taken into custody and is facing a charge of second-degree murder.
Anyone with any information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Surprise Police Department at 623.222.4000, or 623.222.TIPS (8477), or email crimetips@surpriseaz.gov.
This is a developing story, additional details will be added as they become available.
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