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Teen Brother Arrested After 7-Year-Old Girl Shot Inside Avondale Apartment

Detectives say evidence shows the shot came from another room in the unit.

Overview

  • Police say the 7-year-old was shot inside an Avondale apartment Wednesday just before 5 p.m., and she was taken to a hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening.
  • Detectives later arrested the child’s 18-year-old brother after finding evidence the round was fired from another room.
  • Avondale police said the evidence supports charges of unlawful discharge of a firearm and aggravated assault with a firearm.
  • Arizona’s Family identified the suspect as Jayvier Tyree Cook, 18, and reported his arrest on Wednesday.
  • The case remains under investigation, and police have not released more details.