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Stranger Shoots Man Dead at Gas Station
19 Jul
Summary
- Argument between strangers led to fatal shooting.
- Victim, Julio Angel Osife Diaz, died at the scene.
- Suspect, Jaheime Rashard Brown, charged with murder.
A fatal shooting occurred at a Phoenix gas station on July 18, 2026, after an argument between two strangers. Phoenix police responded to calls around 2:30 a.m. near 16th Street and Thomas Road. Upon arrival, officers found Julio Angel Osife Diaz, 22, suffering from gunshot wounds.
Diaz was transported to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries. Authorities have arrested 21-year-old Jaheime Rashard Brown in connection with the homicide. Brown, from Surprise, approached officers at the scene and admitted his involvement.
The investigation, led by the Phoenix Police Department's Violent Crimes Bureau, indicates that Brown confronted Diaz at the ARCO gas station. The confrontation quickly escalated into violence, resulting in Brown allegedly firing his weapon. Investigators confirmed that the victim and suspect did not know each other prior to the fatal encounter.
Jaheime Rashard Brown has been booked into jail on second-degree murder charges and is being held on a $1 million bond. He is scheduled for court appearances on July 23 and July 27, 2026, in Maricopa County Superior Court. The motive behind Brown's initial confrontation with Diaz remains unknown.
