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Yuma Teen Charged With Murder in Brother’s Death After Parking-Lot Road-Rage Clash

Detectives are seeking video evidence from the public.

Overview

  • Police say 19-year-old Juan Figueroa ran over 17-year-old Javier Figueroa during a confrontation in a Starbucks parking lot on Saturday evening.
  • Officers arrested Figueroa, who is booked on first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder.
  • Investigators report no drugs or alcohol factors and say no cameras captured the incident.
  • A 36-year-old driver involved in the dispute was questioned by police and released.
  • The boys’ father says the pair called him during a pursuit before the fight, and the family has launched a GoFundMe for funeral expenses.