Jovanny Pelayo

Death by Force

In a tragic turn of events on a Sunday afternoon in January 2018, 14-year-old Jovanny Pelayo was shot and killed in Phoenix, Arizona. The incident, which unfolded near 67th Avenue and Baseline Road, was the result of a drug transaction that escalated into violence. Pelayo, a male, was pronounced dead at the scene from a gunshot wound to the chest.

According to police reports, Pelayo, who was armed with a stolen handgun, met with 18-year-old Robert Wells for a drug deal. Authorities state ...Read More

Phoenix police ID suspect, 14-year-old victim in deadly shooting

azcentral: 1 teen dead, 1 hurt after 'drug transaction' led to Phoenix shooting

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