The Brief

AVONDALE, Ariz. - An 18-year-old is in custody, accused of killing a 17-year-old girl who was shot to death in her own bed this week in Avondale.

What we know:

Avondale police arrested 18-year-old Emilio Rivera on Nov. 14 in connection with the murder of Rhiana Kemplin. Authorities said Rivera was her ex-boyfriend, and court documents reveal that he allegedly tried to shoot her mother as well.

The backstory:

It has been one week since Kemplin was shot and killed while in bed inside her apartment near Rancho Santa Fe Boulevard and McDowell Road . Avondale police now say her ex-boyfriend, Rivera, pulled the trigger.

During his initial court appearance, the judge outlined the charges: "Mr. Rivera, you are here this afternoon because you were arrested on charges of murder

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