A night of drinking at an apartment near University Drive and Greenfield Road in Mesa, Arizona, ended with 35-year-old Marco Lozada shot in the early morning hours of May 16, 2026. Marco was found with a gunshot wound to the stomach, rushed to a hospital in critical condition, and later died of his injuries.

Police say Marco’s younger brother, 32-year-old John Lozada, also known as Young Cali in the local hip-hop community, fired the shot. John told investigators he woke to loud noises, came out of his room with a gun, and was punched by Marco; he said he fired once as he tried to leave after Marco grabbed his shoulders. John had no visible injuries and was arrested and booked on one count of second-degree murder.

Does anyone who knew Marco or was at the gathering have information that could clarify what happened?