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Man shot by Phoenix kidnapping suspect dies, police say

Police say Eddison Jesus Noyola, who is accused of shooting three people and kidnapping his girlfriend, will now be facing additional charges.

PHOENIX — Police say a man who was shot in a violent spree when a 27-year-old broke into a home before kidnapping his girlfriend has died.

Eddison Jesus Noyola is accused of shooting three people and kidnapping his girlfriend while threatening to harm her and himself, according to police. 

Sgt. Tommy Thompson with the Phoenix Police Department confirmed Sunday morning that Miireux-Michael Begaii died from the injuries he received when Noyola shot him. He was 22.

On March 12, Noyola forced entry into an apartment near 51st Avenue and Thomas Road just after 11 p.m. and shot Begaii and another 22-year-old man, according to police.

About 30 minutes later, police say, Noyola went to 27th Avenue and Bethany Home Road where he shot a 23-year-old man and kidnapped his girlfriend Andrea Dixon.

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Both Noyola and Dixon were found in Glendale and taken into custody on March 14. Noyola was booked into the 4th Avenue Jail and Dixon has not been charged with any crimes at this time. 

Thompson says Noyola, who is currently facing burglary and kidnapping and attempted murder charges, will now face additional charges following Begaii's death.

 

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