Glendale, Arizona – Family members are grieving the loss of their loved ones after a shooting incident in Glendale claimed the lives of two people. Richard Hodakievic, 69, and Jaquey James, 24, were found with multiple gunshot wounds and succumbed to their injuries.
The shooting took place on November 20 in the vicinity of 51st Avenue and Northern. According to the police, Dominic Celaya, 26, was arrested in connection with the incident. Court documents state that Celaya had an argument with his girlfriend, which escalated into violence. After shooting in the air near a gas station, he proceeded to a nearby bus stop and continued firing.
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Following the shooting, Celaya attempted to evade capture. However, he was eventually apprehended by a police K-9 hiding in a residential backyard, about half a mile away from the crime scene. Authorities have confirmed that there is no known connection between Celaya and the victims.
“We believe this to be a truly random act,” stated a police official.
As Thanksgiving approaches, family members are grappling with the loss of their loved ones. Karon James, father of Jaquey James, revealed that he had been in contact with his son just moments before the shooting occurred. James described his son as artistic, fun, and energetic.
“He just sent me a clip of the clothing design he wanted to put together. He did that, like, 20 minutes before the incident happened,” said James. “It struck us real, real hard.”
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Hodakievic’s sister also expressed her grief, emphasizing her brother’s service in the Navy and his hard work throughout his life. She hopes that he will find peace but questions it due to the violent circumstances of his death.
The community is mourning the loss of these two individuals and the senseless act of violence that cut their lives short. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, as authorities seek to understand the motives behind the shooting.
