Phoenix-area shooting spree: Arizona man convicted of eight murders – All you need to know

Cleophus Cooksey Jr. was convicted on eight murder charges in Arizona for a series of shootings in 2017, targeting random victims and his own family. He was also found guilty of kidnapping, sexual assault, and armed robbery. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty, citing the brutal nature of the crimes. The trial was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.