A fatal shooting in North Phoenix has resulted in the arrests of two brothers, as detailed by the Phoenix Police. On Jan. 2, a dispute escalated to gunfire, leaving one man dead and another severely wounded in front of a barbershop near 19th Avenue and Bell Road.
According to FOX 10 Phoenix, 20-year-old Daniel Zamora has been charged with murder and aggravated assault, while his brother, 29-year-old Ricky Zamora, faces a charge of hindering prosecution. The police have confirmed that they are indeed brothers, and investigations are still ongoing with the potential for more suspects to be involved. The shooting claimed the life of 25-year-old Manuel Fonseca, who died at the hospital from his injuries while the other victim remains hospitalized in critical condition.
Daniel was apprehended at a residence near 15th Avenue and Utopia Road, per court documents. These also suggest that approximately 17 casings, all 9mm in caliber, were found at the scene, underscoring the severity of the confrontation. Witnesses recounted hearing multiple gunshots and seeing a verbal and physical altercation between several individuals that led up to the shooting, which tragically unfolded in the presence of multiple juvenile children.
The involvement of a vehicle, a black Chevrolet Suburban, was noted in accounts derived from Arizona’s Family coverage. The car sped away after the incident and was traced to a home, eventually leading to the arrest of Daniel and Ricky Zamora at another location. Daniel claimed self-defense during police questioning, stating he was uncertain if their return gunfire had hit anyone, after an initial altercation. Ricky, on the other hand, presented a different narrative linking the conflict to a past romantic involvement.
Investigators have revealed that guns found in a safe at the brothers' house are believed to be the ones used in the shooting, with evidence suggesting Daniel and another, at this point, unnamed brother fired shots, while Ricky did not engage in the gunfire. Currently, Daniel awaits trial with a bond set at $1 million, and the police continue their search for the third suspect, who evaded capture after seeking medical attention for a gunshot wound. Authorities are urging anyone with information to reach out to Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS for English speakers or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish speakers.
