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As the investigation continued into the fatal shooting of Bryan Antonio Torres and Emir Arreola-Morales, homicide detectives identified 16-year-old Jacob Sosa and 17-year-old Trystn Montoya as the suspects.
On September 22, 2023, members from the Operations Division South/Community Response Team (CRT), the Tucson Police Department Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT), and the K-9 Unit took Jacob Sosa into custody in the area of S. Mission Rd. and W. Irvington Rd. He was ultimately booked into the Pima County Jail for two counts of 1st Degree Murder and Armed Robbery. He is currently being held on a $1,000,000 bond.
Detectives had obtained an arrest warrant for the other suspect, Trystn Montoya, also for two counts of 1st Degree Murder and Armed Robbery. On September 25, 2023, the Tucson Police Department Homicide Unit was contacted by the Clovis Police Department in New Mexico and informed that Trystn Montoya was a suspect in a recent homicide that occurred within their jurisdiction. Trystn was eventually located and taken into custody by police in Clovis, New Mexico. He is now being held at the Lea County Detention Facility and is awaiting extradition.
Jacob Sosa
Trystn Montoya
___________________Richard Gradillas September 26, 2023__________________
Tucson Police Homicide Detectives are actively investigating a fatal double shooting that happened yesterday near S. Park Avenue and E. Irvington Road.
On September 18, 2023, just before 3:00 p.m., the Public Safety Communications Department received a 9-1-1 call reporting an unresponsive male found in the roadway on S. Fremont Avenue near E. Calle Nevada. Initially, it was believed that the male might have been struck by a vehicle; however, as Tucson Fire Department personnel attempted to render aid, they discovered gunshot trauma on the victim. Despite live-saving efforts, the male was pronounced deceased at the scene and was identified as 18-year-old Bryan Antonio Torres. Additional responding officers were canvassing the immediate area and located a second victim, who was seated in a passenger vehicle down the street. That victim was identified as 18-year-old Emir Arreola-Morales. He had also sustained gunshot trauma and died at the scene. Homicide Detectives were informed of the shooting and responded to continue the investigation.
Investigators are in the process of examining forensic evidence and are asking anyone with information to come forward and call 88-CRIME. No suspects have been identified and a motive has not been confirmed. Additional details will be released as they become available.
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