A fatal shooting in Peoria has left one man dead and another facing multiple charges, local authorities report. Warren Honeywood, 45, was found inside a home at the intersection of Olive and 83rd avenues, having sustained gunshot wounds. The Peoria Police Department, responding to the scene late on Saturday, discovered Honeywood mortally wounded and pronounced him dead soon after, according to FOX 10 Phoenix.
Following the incident, 19-year-old Joshua Mayfield-Chavez Jr., has been taken into custody by the police. Standing accused of second-degree murder, Mayfield-Chavez Jr. was booked into the Maricopa County Jail, facing additional counts of aggravated assault, and several firearm-related charges, FOX 10 Phoenix reported. A GoFundMe page has been set up to honor the victim, for those seeking to directly support Honeywood's family and community.
The case grew more complex as new details emerged. According to a woman's 911 call, the shooting occurred following an incident where Honeywood allegedly choked her, as detailed in court records mentioned by 12 News. Despite initially being taken into custody, the woman guided the police investigation towards her 17-year-old son and her 19-year-old cousin, Mayfield-Chavez Jr., after being read her Miranda rights.
Further investigation by the police led to a narrative confirmed by the woman's son, who claimed to have witnessed Honeywood reaching for what seemed to be a gun during a heated argument. This act prompted Mayfield-Chavez Jr. to allegedly fire the fatal shots. "When they got to the room, he saw that (redacted) had his hands wrapped around his mother's neck,," the teen told police, as noted in the court documents. Additionally, evidence at the scene appeared to support the 17-year-old's version of events, leading to the subsequent arrest of Mayfield-Chavez Jr, as reported by 12 News.
While the accused awaits his day in court, the ripple effects are sure to be felt amongst all those connected to this event. For those wishing to offer financial assistance to Honeywood's family during this difficult time, details for contributions can be found on the GoFundMe page set up in his memory.
