Teen shot, killed in Mesa apartment identified by police

One person is dead in a Mesa apartment, and police say the death is suspicious.
One person is dead in a Mesa apartment, and police say the death is suspicious.(Arizona's Family - File image)
Published: Nov. 6, 2022 at 8:22 AM MST|Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 3:21 PM MST
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MESA, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) — Police say a man was shot and killed inside a Mesa apartment on Sunday morning. On Monday afternoon, police identified the man as 18-year-old Stephen Jacobo.

Mesa police were called to an apartment complex northeast of Southern Avenue and Dobson Road between 4:30 and 5:30 a.m. When officers arrived, they found Jacobo shot. It’s unknown if there are any suspects wanted in connection to Jacobo’s death. The family of Jacobo has launched this GoFundMe to raise money to cover funeral costs.

Mesa police are investigating, and no details about what led up to the shooting are available.