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Lone gunman arrested for killing 4 in Arizona shooting spree over weekend

Overview

  • Five shootings occurred in Arizona over the weekend, resulting in four deaths and one injury
  • Iren Byers, 20, was arrested and charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder
  • Byers is believed to be solely responsible for all the shootings and admitted to the shooting spree during questioning
  • The same shooter was involved in all five incidents, based on the 9 mm gun used in the shootings, the suspect’s clothing, and his physical description
  • Byers is being held without bond and an attorney from the Maricopa County Office of the Public Defender will be assigned to represent him