By Associated Press - Monday, August 13, 2018

PHOENIX (AP) - Police in Phoenix say a man has been arrested in connection with the death of his husband.

They say 24-year-old Yacoub Aranda is jailed on a $250,000 bond on suspicion of first-degree murder.

Authorities say 22-year-old Andrew Aranda suffered severe head trauma and allegedly was beaten to death with a hammer.

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Police responded to a home about 10 p.m. Saturday about a possible drug overdose.

Officers say the victim was declared dead at the scene and the suspect had several deep cuts on his left arm.

Yacoub Arana was taken to a hospital for treatment and arrested Sunday.

It was unclear Monday if he has a lawyer yet.

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