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Two arrested after woman killed near Central Avenue and Broadway Road

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PHOENIX — Police are investigating a homicide at a mobile home park in Phoenix.

The incident occurred early Wednesday morning in a neighborhood near Central Avenue and Broadway Road.

Officers were initially called to the scene in response to a "check welfare" call. When they arrived, they found an injured woman.

That woman, 18-year-old Frida Valdez, died from her injuries.

Phoenix police say somebody entered her home and shot her.

Two people have been taken into custody. They have been identified as Leon Valencia Verdugo, 18, and Jesus Barrera, 22.

Police say Verdugo was arrested on a first-degree murder charge. Barrera was arrested on a weapons misconduct charge.