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Three Arrested on First-Degree Murder Charges in Mesa Teen’s May Killing

Police say forensic results from seized firearms drove the cross-jurisdictional case forward.

Overview

  • Mesa police identified Bre'on Ballard, Nikko Cartier and Jameeier White as the suspects now in custody following a months-long investigation.
  • The shooting occurred on May 21 around 10 p.m. at The Premiere at Dana Park apartments near U.S. 60 and Val Vista Drive in Mesa.
  • Sixteen-year-old Azriel Lloyd died at a hospital after the attack, while an adult victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
  • Detectives executed multiple search warrants in Mesa and other Phoenix-area cities, recovering evidence including firearms sent for forensic analysis.
  • Ballard was arrested in California, Cartier and White were arrested in Arizona on Nov. 14, and all three are held on $2 million bond as prosecutors review the case.