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3 arrested in 5-year-old's death in Tempe

Family of the victim has identified him as 5-year-old Jayceon Burton. Tempe police said multiple arrests have been made.

TEMPE, Ariz. — A 5-year-old child is dead and two others are in the hospital following a shooting late Friday night in Tempe. 

Around 11:45 p.m., officers with the Tempe Police Department were called 52nd Street and Broadway Road for reports of a shooting.

Investigators learned that one of the vehicles was driving eastbound on Broadway Road when another car pulled up alongside the victim's car and shot at it.

The victim's car was carrying one adult and six juveniles. Three of the children were struck, and were taken to a local hospital by Tempe Fire and Medical crews.

One of the victims, who family identified as 5-year-old Jayceon Burton, died at the hospital.

Police said that the other victims are in critical but non-life-threatening condition, and said that their ages range from 6 to 17.

At this time its unclear what relation the adult in the car had to the children.

On Tuesday evening, Tempe police confirmed to 12News that the department and US Marshals arrested individuals in connection with Friday night's shooting near 32nd Street and Thomas Road.

When asked for additional details, Tempe police said, "we cannot provide any further information as this is a critical ongoing investigation."

Burton's family has started a GoFundMe to help with funeral costs. If you want to help the family, you can donate here.

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