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Suspect Arrested in Fatal Shooting of Student on University of Arizona Campus

Ryan Romero-Encinas, 20, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of 19-year-old Minhaj Jamshidi after a fight at the school's volleyball courts.

  • Ryan Romero-Encinas was apprehended at a Tucson apartment complex following a three-day search.
  • The victim, Minhaj Jamshidi, was a student at Pima Community College and died at the scene after being shot late Sunday night.
  • Authorities have confirmed that Romero-Encinas is not affiliated with the University of Arizona.
  • The incident occurred near the Arizona-Sonora Residence Hall and involved a fight among several individuals.
  • University police have scheduled a news conference to provide more details about the shooting and the ongoing investigation.
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