Rebecca Smouse

The Republic | azcentral.com

Police have made an arrest in connection with a 19-year-old man being stabbed to death in his Phoenix home Thursday evening, officials said.

Police have arrested Gerardo Silveria Jr., 19, who is also known as "Bemo," according to spokesman for the Phoenix Police Department Sgt. Tommy Thompson. The information released on the arrest didn't specify what Silveria is accused of doing.

Thompson said victim Jonathan Hollinquist, 19, was asleep in his apartment near 6200 N. Black Canyon Highway when four suspects entered his home on June 26. The men began to argue regarding a previous conflict.

The argument escalated and Hollinquist was stabbed around 7:30 p.m., Thompson said. He was rushed to a local hospital where he died. The suspects fled the scene.

Police are asking anyone with information to call the Phoenix Police Department at 602-262-6151 or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish.