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A 39-year-old man has been arrested as the suspect in a shooting and fire that occurred last month at a Tempe apartment complex, police said.

Tempe police arrested Blaine Blystone on Sunday on charges that include first-degree murder and arson.

The shooting occurred Sept. 26 at 800 E. Curry Road where just after 3 p.m. 38-year-old Gustavo Gonzales was in his car getting ready to leave, police said.

“Blystone began firing several rounds from his apartment into Gonzales’ car. Neighbors called 911 after hearing the gunfire and seeing the victi

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