Two brothers arrested in deadly North Phoenix shooting

Arrests Made in North Phoenix Shooting

PHOENIX – Investigators report that arrests have been made in connection with a shooting in North Phoenix that left one person dead on January 2.

The shooting occurred near 19th Avenue and Bell Road.

Officers responded around 1:30 p.m. They found two men with at least one gunshot wound each. Both were taken to a nearby hospital, where one of them, 25-year-old Manuel Fonseca, died.

Details of the Arrests

According to a statement from Phoenix Police on January 5, 20-year-old Daniel Zamora has been arrested and charged with murder and aggravated assault. A second person, 29-year-old Ricky Zamora, has been arrested and charged with hindering prosecution.

Police confirmed to FOX 10 that the two are brothers.

“This remains an active investigation with the possibility of additional suspects being involved,” stated Phoenix Police.

Incident Overview

According to Daniel’s court documents, Fonseca and another person were shot after a fight at the scene. The other victim suffered life-threatening injuries, but neither police nor court documents identified that victim.

“Approximately 17 casings were located on scene, all 9mm in caliber,” noted the court documents. “Multiple witnesses reported hearing gunshots after a verbal and physical altercation among several individuals.”

Investigators also mentioned that “multiple juvenile children were observed by witnesses as having arrived with both victims at the barbershop and present during the shooting incident.”

Legal Proceedings

Daniel was arrested at a home near 15th Avenue and Utopia Road in North Phoenix.

A judge has set a $1 million cash-only bond for Daniel. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for January 12.

Police urge anyone with information on the incident to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS. Spanish speakers can call Testigo Silencioso at 480-TESTIGO.

Summary of the Incident