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section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-10 17:31 MST
updated: 2026-11-10 17:54 MST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Phoenix police arrest suspect in 2013 killing of security guard

Phoenix police arrested Joe Gerardo, 43, in Globe on Nov. 3 in connection with the 2013 fatal shooting of security guard Jeffrey Bellemare in Maryvale.

Section: [Public Safety](/phoenix/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Joe Gerardo](/phoenix/wiki/joe-gerardo.md), [Jeffrey Bellemare](/phoenix/wiki/jeffrey-bellemare.md)

## Coverage

- [FOX 10 Phoenix (KSAZ)](https://www.fox10phoenix.com/video/fmc-5qct9bswwfiidhhj), 2026-11-10 17:31 MST: Break in 2013 Phoenix cold case murder
- [AZFamily (KTVK 3TV / CBS 5 KPHO)](https://www.azfamily.com/2026/11/11/what-led-suspects-arrest-2013-killing-unarmed-phoenix-security-guard/), 2026-11-10 17:54 MST: What led to suspect’s arrest in 2013 killing of unarmed Phoenix security guard

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