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Internet outage leads to deadly shooting in Phoenix

PHOENIX, AZ – A man was arrested for allegedly shooting his stepfather following an internet outage at their home on Sunday. Brandon Alvarez, 31, has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of 57-year-old Jaunarius Moreno.

Phoenix police officers responded to a 911 call placed by Alvarez at approximately 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Alvarez informed dispatchers that he had shot his stepfather. Upon arrival, officers found Moreno with multiple gunshot wounds in the backyard.

According to a criminal complaint obtained by local media, the internet service was accidentally cut off while a new installation was underway. Family members, aware that Alvarez would be upset, contacted Moreno to address the situation.

Upon returning home, Moreno became upset with Alvarez and his family for using the internet without paying. He went into the backyard holding a flashlight to investigate. Witnesses reported that Moreno approached Alvarez in an aggressive manner.

Alvarez claimed he feared for his safety, stating he believed Moreno might try to attack him or take his gun. After the shooting, Alvarez checked on his children who were inside the home before leaving the weapon in the bedroom and calling 911.

First responders arrived on the scene but pronounced Moreno dead. Police later determined that Moreno had posed no threat as he was unarmed at the time of the incident.

Alvarez is currently being held at the Maricopa County Jail as the case continues to develop.

The tragic incident underscores the dire consequences that can arise from seemingly minor disputes.

Man charged with murder and arson after deadly Columbia fire

COLUMBIA, MO — Brandon Butchkoski, 47, faces murder and arson charges after allegedly setting Donovan Baylis, 31, ablaze on his own porch, leading to fatal injuries. The incident occurred on June 15 shortly before midnight at a residence on Paris Road.

According to court documents, multiple residents reported a series of fires at the same location. Police suspect Butchkoski is linked to at least three fire incidents, which involved the use of backpacks filled with accelerants.

On the night of the incident, Baylis reportedly went outside to extinguish a fire on the porch, which had been ignited by Butchkoski. Witnesses stated that Baylis became engulfed in flames while attempting to put out the fire.

Another resident described hearing and seeing Baylis on fire and intervened using a garden hose. The court documents indicate that Baylis sat on a retaining wall before collapsing.

Witnesses reported a gas can was positioned on the porch railing at the time of the fire. Butchkoski allegedly fled the scene on a BMX-style bike.

On June 29, Butchkoski returned to the residence and allegedly started another fire by throwing an accelerant-filled backpack onto the roof. He was arrested on July 3, initially charged with arson.

Additional charges were filed after Baylis died from his injuries on July 14. Prosecutors charged Butchkoski last week with second-degree murder and first-degree arson. He is currently in custody awaiting his court date.

Butchkoski has a history of legal troubles, including several drug arrests and charges of unlawful possession of a firearm.

With a series of fire incidents and a tragic death, this case continues to unfold in Columbia.