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Man charged in shooting rampage that left two dead in Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ A 21-year-old man has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder following a shooting spree that resulted in the deaths of two individuals. Adalberto Pablo Cordova Torres is also facing a charge for firing a weapon at a residence.

Cordova Torres allegedly began his violent escapade on November 11 when a homeowner discovered multiple bullet strikes at their property. On November 24, he shot Marcus Adams, leaving him dead near 19th Avenue and Greenway Road.

Less than a week later, on November 29, Andres Olguin was shot at a bus stop near 19th Avenue and Thunderbird Road. Both victims were pronounced dead at the respective crime scenes.

Toni Perez, Olguin’s mother, expressed disbelief at her son being targeted while sitting at a bus stop. She reported that detectives indicated Cordova Torres did not know Olguin, and that the random shootings left her seeking justice.

Adams was discovered early on November 24 after being shot multiple times. Evidence from the scene revealed 14 spent shell casings.

Olguin suffered 11 gunshot wounds. At the bus stop, law enforcement found 15 spent shell casings.

The Phoenix Police Department confirmed that ballistic evidence linked the two cases. Investigators collected surveillance footage which identified Cordova Torres at the crime scenes.

According to court documents, he was seen on video approaching both victims before firing and then fleeing on an e-bike. Cordova Torres reportedly used a 9mm handgun during the incidents.

His employer confirmed that he worked nights at a location between two to eight miles from the shooting sites. Cordova Torres is currently held on a $3 million bond and is scheduled to appear in court on December 11.

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.