Authorities in Arizona arrested five people in connection with a fight outside a Scottsdale bar that led to the death of a man who was set to become a new father in a matter of weeks.

Out of the five, 24-year-old Drew Meneses faces the most serious charge — second-degree murder — in the death of Thomas John "TJ" Pizzitola. Meneses is accused of throwing the sucker punch from behind that ended Pizzitola's life after the suspect's and victim's groups had an altercation.

Also charged are Mark Whitford, 23, Tony Becker, 26, and Julius Husser, 27, who stand accused of aggravated assault, and Krista Molina, also 27, who is facing one count each of assault and disorderly conduct.

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