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| Crime scene picture of Arcadia neighborhood where James A. Eaves was shot to death |
Christopher Arthur Eaves is accused of shooting his brother to death, which led to an active police situation involving SWAT in an Arcadia neighborhood on Friday morning.
The victim has since been identified as 51-year-old James “Artie” Arthur Eaves, an attorney at Phoenix law firm Sanders & Parks.
Around 8 a.m., Phoenix police were called to a house on Calle del Medio, near 44th Street and Camelback Road. When police arrived, they found Eaves dead on the driveway of his home.
Arizona’s Family witnessed several Phoenix police officers surrounding a home in a cul-de-sac, with several officers drawing their guns. Phoenix police also deployed their helicopter and SWAT.
Phoenix police say evidence at the scene suggested that the suspect was the victim’s brother, 49-year-old Christopher Arthur Eaves. During the investigation, Christopher reportedly returned to the scene with other family members and was taken into custody.
Police say he refused to answer questions and will be booked into jail on charges including murder.
The Arcadia neighborhood is home to many well-known residents, including former Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Shelby Miller.
“I just saw a helicopter flying around. Apparently, someone’s been shot,” Miller told reporters.