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Man arrested in connection to Mi Pueblo Mercado murder, police say

Kevin Aakjar, 59, was arrested and booked for one count each of first-degree murder, kidnapping and armed robbery.

Mesa police say a Silent Witness tip after they released surveillance video on Tuesday led to the arrest of 59-year-old Kelvin Peder Aakjar.

Police say Aakjar attacked and killed an employee at Mi Pueblo Mercado last month.

Thomas Lee, 49, was found dead inside the store near Broadway Road and Center Street on Oct. 29.

Aakjar was arrested and booked for one count each of first-degree murder, kidnapping and armed robbery.

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