GLENDALE, Ariz. — A suspect had turned himself in to police after three young women were shot at an apartment complex in Glendale on Sunday.
The shooting happened near 51st and Northern avenues before 2:30 p.m., Glendale police said.
Authorities said all three victims were transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. Twenty-year-old Jordin Miranda Castillo was pronounced deceased at the hospital. A 19-year-old female victim is in critical but stable condition and a 20-year-old female victim is stable.
Family members of the deceased victim described the offense as an act of domestic violence.
Police said 22-year-old Ruben Rocha had been arrested for his alleged involvement in the shooting after he surrendered to police Monday. Officials said Jordin Castillo had an order of protection against Rocha.
"Miranda [Castillo] called 911 and expressed that she had the order of protection but within a few seconds, Rueben pulled out a gun and started shooting into the apartment," said Glendale Police Sergeant Randy Stewart.
On the day of the shooting, Rocha allegedly showed up at the complex dressed in black and forced his way inside the apartment by breaking a balcony door. Once inside, the suspect fired several rounds and then fled.
Jordin Castillo's 2-year-old daughter was inside the apartment at the time but was taken into a bathroom by one of the residents, police said.
"Jordin, we'll never forget about your baby girl; we love you so much," said Jordin Castillo's aunt, Mercedes Castillo. "We're going to make sure this monster pays for what he did to you," she added.
"Jordin fly high; please look after us. You will live through your baby girl, we will take care of her and treat her like our own," said Jordin Castillo's brother, Elijah Castillo.
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Rocha is facing several charges, including burglary, aggravated assault and murder.
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