Suspects arrested in deadly Tempe Motel 6 shooting

TEMPE, Ariz. — The suspects involved in a deadly shooting at a Tempe Motel 6 on Monday night have been arrested, according to the city’s police department. 

Around 11 p.m., officers were called to reports of a shooting at a Motel 6 near West Broadway Road and South Mill Avenue.

Upon arrival, police learned that three people were involved in an argument.

Police said during the confrontation, one suspect shot the victim and both suspects fled the area.

The victim, identified as John Phillips, was taken to a nearby hospital where he later died, police said.

Police said that throughout their investigation, officers located and arrested the suspects, identified as 27-year-old Regan Roussel and 37-year-old Nicholas Mullaney, on Thursday afternoon. Both are facing charges of first-degree murder, officials said. 

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