On April 12, at about 4:20 p..m., Peoria Police responded to a call of a shooting at Park Clothing Center. Officers arrived on scene and found the owner of the clothing center, 57 year-old Christina Park of Peoria, who had been shot.
Ms. Park died at the hospital as a result of her injuries.
Officers were quickly able to view surveillance video and determine that a robbery had occurred. The male suspect entered the store, was in the store for several minutes and then pulled a gun on the clerk, shot her twice and then left with items from the store.
Officers obtained a photograph and video of the suspect and released that to the public. A Peoria officer recognized the suspect from previous encounters and after further investigation it was determine that it was in fact a male by the name of Jourdyn Ford.
The investigation also found that Ford fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle. The vehicle was recovered several hours later in Phoenix but Ford was not located.
At approximately 1:00 p.m., with the assistance of Peoria K9 units, Peoria SWAT, City of Phoenix Police Department, and the United States Marshalls, Ford was located at an apartment complex in the area of 43rd Avenue and West Indian School Road and taken into custody.
Ford is expected to face charges for homicide and aggravated robbery. This case is still under investigation and charges may be added or amended.
If anyone has further information regarding this incident they are encouraged to call the Peoria Police Department at 623-773-8311 #peoriaaz #peoriapoliceaz.