Authorities in the Phoenix metro area have announced the arrest of a suspect Iren Byers believed to be responsible for a string of five shootings, know his bio and age
The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Iren Byers, was taken into custody in Mesa on Sunday. Byers has admitted to carrying out the shootings, which occurred on Friday night, and is now facing multiple charges, including four counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder.
Who is Iren Byers Phoenix Metro Area shooting shooter, bio, age, family, criminal record, photo
Law enforcement officials were able to connect the five shootings by matching the 9mm round casings found at each crime scene. Through their investigation, they determined that all the shootings were carried out with the same firearm, leading them to a single suspect.
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The sister of 41yo Stephen Young says her homeless brother was trying to turn his life around. On 5/27, Young was 1/5 shooting victims, killed on his sister’s birthday. Mesa PD says the suspect Iren Byers say he shot victims for using fentanyl. pic.twitter.com/KWVFhJojln
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Iren Byers, the alleged perpetrator, was apprehended without incident. He confessed to the shootings during his arrest. According to a probable cause document, Byers expressed no remorse for his victims and claimed that his actions were motivated by a hatred of narcotics and drug users.
Search warrant issued against Iren Byers
Following his arrest, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at Byers’ residence. Byers cooperated with the police and provided information about the clothing he wore during the shootings and the handgun he used. These items were subsequently recovered at his home.
Video footage from various sources in the vicinity of the shootings played a crucial role in the investigation. The videos showed a person matching the description provided by witnesses at the time of the incidents. This evidence further solidified the connection between Byers and the five shootings.
Victims identified in the Iren Byers shooting case
The victims of Byers’ shooting spree have been identified as Nicholas Arnstad, Julian Cox, Stephen Young, John Swain, and Angela Fonseca. Nicholas Arnstad, a 41-year-old man, was the first victim, found dead from a gunshot wound to the head on Friday afternoon. Julian Cox, also 41 years old, was the second victim, engaged in a conversation with the gunman about narcotics.
His body was discovered later that evening. Stephen Young, 41, was killed near a Mesa light rail station after mentioning fentanyl. John Swain, a 40-year-old homeless man, became the fourth victim. The final victim, Angela Fonseca, 36, survived the incident but sustained serious injuries. Byers met Fonseca at a hotel in Mesa.
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the shootings, and additional charges may be filed as the case progresses. The arrest of Iren Byers brings some relief to the Phoenix metro area, as residents can now feel safer knowing that a suspect is in custody. However, the community remains shaken by the tragic events and sends their thoughts and condolences to the victims and their families.
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