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Shooters in Carjacking/Aggravated Assault Arrested

Suspect#1:  Anthony Bustamante (Date of Birth 09-28-87)
Suspect #2:  Jaleel Green (Date of Birth 02-22-90)
Suspect #3:  James Earl Smith, Jr. (Date of Birth 04-12-85)

On June 12, 2008 at 2:38 a.m., a male victim was forced out of his vehicle while parked in the apartment complex parking lot at 1865 E. Broadway Rd.  After being removed from his 1996 Toyota Avalon, the victim was shot in the head and hand by the suspects while they fled the parking lot in his vehicle.  The victim was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.  The three suspects were not located at that time.

On June 19, 2008 at 1:19 a.m., Anthony Bustamante, Jaleel Green, and James Earl Smith, Jr. were all positively identified and arrested in relation to the above shooting incident after investigation led Tempe Detectives to them.  All 3 suspects were booked into the Tempe Jail for Attempted Murder (Felony 2) and Aggravated Assault (Felony 3).  Smith was charged with Theft of Means of Transportation  (Felony 3) as well.  The victim in the shooting is still in a coma at this time.