Phoenix Police have identified suspect in shooting

On June 29, 2014 at 4:30 a.m., Jacob Chavez was shot and killed inside of his apartment in the 6700 block of West Indian School Road. Phoenix Police investigators have identified a suspect in this homicide and are asking for the public’s help in locating him.

The suspect has been identified Tomas Andrew Hernandez, a Hispanic male, age 26. The suspect is currently outstanding and is considered armed and dangerous.

Hernandez is known to wear glasses similar to the ones in the photographs. according to police, his current appearance is most similar to the photograph without the glasses. The photograph with the glasses is included so the public can be aware of what they look like.

Anyone with information concerning the whereabouts of the suspect is encouraged to call the Phoenix Police Department Violent Crimes Bureau at 602-262-6141 or Silent Witness at 480- WITNESS, 480-TESTIGO for Spanish.

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