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Man Charged with Murder After Internet Outage Argument

10/15/2025

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Brandon Alvarez, 31, fatally shot his unarmed stepfather, Jaunarius Moreno, 57, four times after a heated argument sparked by an internet outage.
The conflict began when the internet was accidentally cut off during a service installation, and Moreno arrived at the home in response to calls from family members.
Alvarez has been charged with second-degree murder and is being held at Maricopa County Jail.
Neighbors expressed shock at the incident.

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Story summary

Brandon Alvarez, 31, fatally shot his unarmed stepfather, Jaunarius Moreno, 57, four times after a heated argument sparked by an internet outage.
The conflict began when the internet was accidentally cut off during a service installation, and Moreno arrived at the home in response to calls from family members.
Alvarez has been charged with second-degree murder and is being held at Maricopa County Jail.
Neighbors expressed shock at the incident.