PHOENIX — A 28-year-old man who claimed he fatally shot a trespasser on his property has been arrested by Phoenix police.
Richard Williams allegedly told investigators he shot and killed Jon Scarano, 41, after the deceased broke into his home Sunday night in the 6200 block of South 11th Avenue.
But police said Williams' statements were inconsistent with evidence collected at the scene, prompting officials to take Williams into custody.
Scarano's body was discovered inside the residence at about 8:30 p.m.
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