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In the early morning hours of January 10, 2025, a shooting near 53rd Avenue and Thomas Road in Phoenix left 47-year-old Samuel Rocha with at least one gunshot wound. Paramedics took him to a nearby hospital, but his injuries were fatal and he was pronounced deceased.

Homicide detectives led the investigation and identified three people connected to the shooting. Two were arrested soon after the incident: 40-year-old Michael Villegas and 22-year-old April Angerer. Authorities later announced the arrest of a third person, 30-year-old Edwin Diaz-Garcia, and said they did not believe others were involved.

Are there witnesses or neighbors who saw activity near 53rd Avenue and Thomas Road that night who can add details to the timeline?