Man accused of shooting another man in the backseat of a car in west Phoenix

Phoenix police say Robert Hernandez, 20, trying to get into the backseat of a car while meeting with Aaron Hernandez, 18, when shots were fired.(Arizona's Family)
Published: Jan. 25, 2023 at 12:28 PM MST|Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 12:45 PM MST

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — Police have arrested a man who reportedly shot and killed a man last week near 83rd Avenue and Indian School Road in west Phoenix.

Phoenix Police say that 18-year-old Aaron Hernandez was sitting in a vehicle with some other men while meeting with 20-year-old Robert Hernandez. Court documents say when Robert tried to go into the backseat of the car, shots rang out as he began shooting. Aaron died at the scene and another passenger was wounded. Robert was injured during the gunfire but was picked up by someone and dropped off at a nearby hospital.

Officers arrived at the hospital and learned Robert had two outstanding felony warrants. He was arrested and now faces various charges, including first-degree murder, robbery, kidnapping, weapons and explosives, and probation violation.