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Two arrested after deadly New Year's shooting on I-10

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PHOENIX — Police have made an arrest in a deadly shooting that took place near Interstate 10 on New Year's Day morning.

Just before 2:30 a.m., police were called to a restaurant near the I-10 and University Drive for reports of a shooting.

When officers got to the scene they located two men with gunshot wounds.

They were taken to a hospital where 19-year-old Leon Greer died from his injuries. The other victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.

During the investigation, police learned the two victims were driving near I-10 and Jefferson Street when their car was shot at. The driver continued driving and eventually pulled off the freeway and parked at the restaurant on University.

On January 20, Phoenix police announced the arrest of 35-year-old Gary Green and 30-year-old Randale Thomas. They've been booked into the Maricopa County Jail for first-degree murder and other felony crimes.