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3 Teens Charged in South Phoenix Killing as Police Seek Fourth Person of Interest

Detectives released a photograph seeking public tips as the homicide investigation remains active.

Overview

  • Phoenix Police arrested Anthony Coleman, 17, Jacari West, 17, and Syncere Jack, 15, in the Oct. 2 shooting that killed 16-year-old Trey Bomelym.
  • All three defendants were accused of murder and are being prosecuted in adult court, according to police statements.
  • Investigators released an image of a fourth person of interest who is believed to have information, though police did not identify the individual as a suspect.
  • The shooting occurred around 7:43 p.m. near 37th Street and La Salle Street, where officers found two wounded teens; a third teen later arrived at a hospital, and the two surviving victims had non-life-threatening injuries.
  • Court documents cited by local media describe a wounded teen saying he was playing a high school game called Assassins with water guns when three people approached and a rifle was displayed; police have not confirmed a motive.