GILBERT, Ariz — A Maricopa County grand jury has indicted a man with multiple offenses for a deadly shooting outside a Gilbert hotel earlier this month.

J. John Alderman is facing charges of first-degree murder, attempted murder and animal cruelty after he allegedly shot at a couple and their dog on Aug. 12.

The incident occurred at InTown Suites Extended Stay, located near Country Club Drive and Guadalupe Road, when the suspect allegedly exited his room and fired shots at Rodney and Jessica Brewer's vehicle as they were returning to the hotel and pulled into a parking space outside the suspect's room, officials said.

Jessica was killed by the gunfire, Rodney wasn't harmed and the couple's dog was shot but survived.

Alderman then allegedly retreated to his room and barricaded himsel

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