Detective John White says the shooting was sparked after a series of fights between a large group of people near 11th Avenue and Broadway.
During the altercation, which occurred around 1:20 a.m., police say the suspect fired, shooting another man.
The victim was taken to a local hospital where he later died.
Police arrested 24-year-old Marvin Joel Roario-Lopez, who faces first-degree murder charges in the case.
The investigation is ongoing.
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