MESA, Ariz. — A husband and wife were fatally shot Tuesday night at an apartment complex in Mesa, police said.
Ronnie Lazalde, 48, was found dead at about 11:15 p.m. underneath a stairwell at the complex located near Power Road and Main Street. Lazalde's 41-year-old wife, Natishia, was found near him also suffering from gunshot wounds.
Natishia later died at the hospital, according to the Mesa Police Department.
Police said 44-year-old Johnel Trinidad has been arrested on suspicion of shooting the victims.
Investigators suspect Trinidad had gotten into an argument with Natishia's son, which escalated to Trinidad pulling out a gun and firing at the family.
Natishia's son retrieved a handgun and fired back at Trinidad as he ran away, police said. Trinidad sustained a gunshot wound to his leg.
Police said Trinidad was booked into jail on two counts of manslaughter after he was released from the hospital.
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