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A man was shot and killed at a McDonald’s drive-thru in East Valley, Phoenix, with the incident taking place around 3 AM. The suspect, Carlos Heard II, was identified through witness accounts and surveillance video, and was later arrested after police found a handgun and other evidence connecting him to the crime. Heard, who allegedly admitted to the crime, was charged with second-degree murder, endangerment, and disorderly conduct, and his bond was set at $1 million.
Arrest Made in East Valley McDonald’s Shooting Incident
An arrest has been made following an incident over the weekend in which a man was shot and killed outside an East Valley McDonald’s, according to authorities.
Mesa Police Department officers responded to the crime scene, a 24-hour McDonald’s at Country Club Drive and Southern Avenue in Mesa, around 3 a.m. Saturday. Daniel Betker, 22, was found with gunshot wounds in the drive-thru lane. Betker did not survive after being transported to a hospital.
Identifying the Suspect in Mesa McDonald’s Shooting
Using witness testimonies and surveillance footage, authorities linked a black Hyundai Elantra, owned by Carlos Heard II, to the incident. The car was located at an apartment complex near Baseline and Alma School roads, approximately 2 miles from the McDonald’s.
Upon serving search warrants on Heard’s car and apartment, officers found evidence of Heard’s involvement in the shooting, including a handgun. Heard, 26, was arrested on Sunday and reportedly admitted to his involvement in the incident. According to court documents, an escalation of a verbal altercation in the drive-thru line led to an exchange of gunfire between Heard and Betker.
Heard is now facing charges of second-degree murder, endangerment, and disorderly conduct. His bond has been set at $1 million. To follow the case on Twitter, click here.
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