KINGMAN, Ariz. — A man was arrested Wednesday as a suspect in the homicide of his wife, authorities said.
Mohave County Sheriff's Office detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred on Tuesday, May 28. The sheriff's office received 911 calls in reference to a shooting near Thompson Avenue and Route 66 in Kingman. The victim was identified as Amber Soster, 43, of Kingman.
Soster was taken to the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds where she later succumbed to her injuries. The suspect was identified as Brent Soster, 43, who is the victim's husband, authorities said.
Brent Soster left the area in his vehicle, which was later located in California, authorities said. San Bernadino County Deputies were involved in a pursuit of the suspect. Brent Soster was later taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for injuries.
Brent Soster will be extradited back to Mohave County and is facing charges associated with homicide, authorities said. The investigation is ongoing.
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