Nineteen-year-old KiMarion Woods was fatally shot on July 28, 2022, near Southern Avenue and Priest Drive in Tempe, Arizona. Investigators determined the killing was linked to a marijuana sale that escalated into violence.

A Tempe Police Department digital forensic review of cell phone records and interviews led authorities to two suspects, Christian Renteria and Javier Cruz. Both were arrested on August 3, 2022, and charged with first-degree murder and related offenses. After his arrest, Christian Renteria admitted to shooting Woods and fleeing the scene; both suspects also faced charges tied to marijuana sales.

The case moved from an unexplained shooting to an investigation that identified participants and alleged motive tied to a drug transaction. Anyone who knew KiMarion Woods, was in the area that night, or has information about the events leading up to the shooting is asked to come forward.