"We were supposed to go to a meeting today," said the mother. GUADALUPE, AZ An arrest has been made in the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy in Guadalupe. Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone held a press conference Thursday at noon where he showed body-camera and drone footage depicting the deputy shooting that killed an armed man in . According to KSAZ and KTVK, the incident occurred about 9:30 p.m. Friday during a food truck event on Guadalupe Road. Officers responded to a call about a shooting in the area around 11 p.m. and found a man behind a business with a gunshot wound, according to Phoenix police. Detectives obtained a search warrant to look for the weapon at the residence and found a 9mm brown firearm where the witness said it was placed. GUADALUPE, AZ The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says a juvenile was shot and killed in Guadalupe overnight. There was nothing they could do.. FOX 10 Phoenix MCSO releases body camera and drone video of deadly shooting in Guadalupe The shooting, which happened on May 18 in an area north of Avenida del Yaqui (Priest Drive) and Calle. MCSO officials say the two shootings, located less than a quarter of a mile apart, are unrelated. The latest Arizona headlines, national news events of the day + sports, weather, and traffic updates. Ronaldo Abel Rojas was acting erratically and. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Police are searching for a killer after a 15-year-old boy was shot and killed. Valencia was arrested at his home and charged. The shooting, which officials with MCSO say happened just before 1AM on Aug. 15, took the life of a 15-year-old boy. 2 killed in Guadalupe shooting 00:00 00:00 An unknown error has occurred The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said two men died in the shooting. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. GUADALUPE, Ariz. - An investigation is underway after a teenager was shot and killed early Monday morning in a Guadalupe neighborhood. GUADALUPE, Ariz. - An investigation is underway after a teenager was shot and killed early Monday morning in a Guadalupe neighborhood. Detectives later went to the residence where witnesses said they saw gunfire coming from. Calbert Gillett, with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office,. The shooting is the 24th officer-involved shooting in Maricopa County this year. Man who shot at Maricopa Co. deputies dead after standoff in Guadalupe. Deputies then returned fire, hitting Rojas, and he died at the scene. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting in Guadalupe that left 15-year-old Elias Longoria dead. Police already had their guns drawn, and they kept asking him to come out, and he wouldnt come out, said Chavarria. Tempe Police confirmed to ABC15 that the young victim had been in a fight the week prior atMarcos De Niza High School. MCSO says deputies then sent a drone to look at the home and Rojas overhead when he began shooting at it. homeowner admits to fatally shooting man in mesa 3 in mesa gang sentenced after undercover sting the most exciting restaurants and bars opening in 2023 mesa police arrest couple in. 0:00 0:53 A 15-year-old teenager died early on Monday following a shooting near Avenida del Yaqui and Calle Magdalena in Guadalupe, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said. Meanwhile, deputies are still trying to figure out why another man was shot and killed an hour later, in a separate incident in Whispering Ranch, which is located west of Wittmann. It was chaos, it was scary. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. He said it was then wrapped in a shirt and placed on a table under the carport of the property. According to the Maricopa County Sheriffs Office (MCSO), 37-year-old Rolando Abel Rojas was acting erratically and shooting a gun near Priest Drive and Baseline Road around 1:30 p.m. Deputies say Rojas was going toward a school before he stopped on the front porch of a home. Posted at 7:36 AM, May 19, 2022 and last updated 8:22 AM, May 19, 2022 GUADALUPE, Ariz. (AP) The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says SWAT officers fatally shot a man after he fired a gun in. He was taken into custody without incident. There was nothing they could do.. I knew what was going to happen, he said with tears in his eyes. Authorities said a second victim was later discovered at a local hospital also with gunshot wounds. He stated that he heard gunshots coming from the area near the roadway where the victim and his friends were walking. Copyright 2022 KTVK/KPHO. According to MCSO officials, the suspects are outstanding. Joaquin Enriquez with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. The kids were on lockdown, they were probably freaking out.. The shooting is the 24th officer-involved shooting in Maricopa County this year. They say shootings happen in the area all the time, and they did not want to be the next target. Due to the suspect admitting to recklessly firing a gun and causing a death, he was arrested on September 20 and is facing charges of second-degree murder. GUADALUPE, AZ An arrest has been made in the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy in Guadalupe. "I don't know how to feel right now. Deputies, DPS troopers, and Tempe police officers then surrounded the house when Rojas pointed his gun and shot at deputies, investigators said. They took all the bars away because people were always getting killed, but it was always bottles, knives, sticks. While there, a resident told detectives he was present when the shooting happened and identified the alleged shooter as his friend, a 23-year-old man. it makes him emotional. ", This is the scene this morning. Someone in a silver or white SUV, possibly a Kia Soul, drove by and began . Paramedics came, they walk in, they walk out. 11 amid pullback in spending, Court to hear appeal of ex-officer in murder of George Floyd, Worlds oldest known person, French nun, dies at 118. Valencia is being held on a $1,000,000 cash bond for first-degree murder. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Antonio Chavarria watched this all unfold from the back alley of his home and took video on his cell phone. 1.News Flash Maricopa County Attorney's Office, AZ CivicEngage; 2.Early morning shooting leaves 15-year-old boy dead in Guadalupe; 3.Court docs: Man heard gunshots so he opened fire, killing 15-year 4.MCSO: 15-year-old boy shot, killed in Guadalupe - ABC15 Arizona; 5.Man arrested in Guadalupe shooting death of 15-year-old boy The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says just before 8 p.m.,. MCSO says the suspect, identified as 20-year-old Phillip Valencia, opened fire on a group of people around 5:30 p.m. Sunday near Calle Sahuaro and Barbarita Street. Enriquez. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says just before 8 p.m., deputies responded to a shooting that happened at Mission Market near Avenida del Yaqui and Guadalupe Road. Author: 12news.com. Police already had their guns drawn, and they kept asking him to come out, and he wouldnt come out, said Chavarria. Rojas had a long criminal history. 2:22. MCSO says deputies responded to a Guadalupe neighborhood and found a 15-year-old boy who had been shot. MCSO says deputies then sent a drone to look at the home and Rojas overhead when he began shooting at it. The incident unfolded in an area north of Avenida del Yaqui (Priest Drive) and Calle Guadalupe (Guadalupe Road) at around 1:30 p.m. on May 18 and MCSO deputies were at the scene for almost 10 hours. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to the scene just before 1 a.m. on Aug. 15 near Avenida del Yaqui and Calle Magdalena for reports of shots fired. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Why couldn't they just do it like they did before throw hands and that's it. Sgt. "You look back at this case, and you think an opportunity for an individual to cause lots of damage, killing people, when all they were doing was having a barbeque birthday party," said Sgt. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Police are searching for a killer after a 15-year-old boy was shot and killed. Sheriff Paul Penzone said the gun Rojas was firing was stolen the day before out of a vehicle in Tempe. "No suspects were located and detectives are investigating," MCSO said in a statement. During the news conference, Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone showed body camera video, as well as drone video that were taken during the incident. Officials say deadly force was not their first option. Another shooting at a Guadalupe tire shop occurred a short time later, but officials determined the two scenes were not connected. The investigation is ongoing. One person is in custody, but deputies are still looking for a second suspect. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The man was taken to the hospital with critical injuries. Our crisis support team has mobilized and will also be an additional presence on campus this week to provide counseling and other needed support to both our students and staff. "They found two victims, a male in his 30's and a female as well that had been shot in their front yard," said Sgt. Police said in response to the Guadalupe shooting, "false claims" of an active shooter were made Monday at Marcos de Niza High School in Tempe. Police did not confirm whether there were any initial shots fired in the suspect's direction. No deputies were injured in the situation. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports. During a news conference on May 26, officials with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office released body camera video, as well as video taken by drones, of the incident. He was worried about the school nearby. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has not officially identified the victim, but a woman says it is her son. Our reporters tried to speak with residents in the area, but none were willing to speak. MCSO says he wanted to shoot all of his bullets and kill as many people as possible. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. MCSO deputy injured after early morning crash in Tempe, Child's remains found during search for missing 4-year-old Oklahoma girl. MCSO says the victim is a 15-year-old boy who was pronounced dead at the scene. (Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. GUADALUPE, AZ Deputies with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office are investigating a deadly shooting in Guadalupe Friday afternoon. "Over a fight at school, kids at school. Right at 3 oclock, theres a lot of kids walking around., Chavarria has watched violence happen far too often, far too close to home. Copyright 2019 Scripps Media, Inc. 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Paramedics came, they walk in, they walk out. GUADALUPE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) -- Edited body camera and drone footage shared by Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone on Thursday shows the moments a man shot at deputies across the street from an. Antonio Chavarria watched this all unfold from the back alley of his home and took video on his cell phone. The office says the incident occurred Wednesday after deputies responded to a report of a man acting erratically and shooting a gun as he approached the school. Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Arizona Republic View Comments 0:00 1:44 Detectives from the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office arrested a man on July 22 in connection with the shooting death of a man in Guadalupe. FOX 10's Irene Snyder reports. I just spoke to 15 year old Elias Longorias mother, Blanca Longoria. Crime Map for Guadalupe, AZ. Shooting 09/16/2022 12:45 AM 8400 BLOCK OF S AVENIDA DEL YAQUI. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. GUADALUPE, AZ The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says a juvenile was shot and killed in Guadalupe overnight. According to a statement, deputies were called to the area about an adult male who was acting erratically, including firing a gun and moving in the direction of Frank Elementary School. According to Arizonas Family count, its the 37th officer-involved shooting statewide. Rojas had previously been booked for multiple violations on 19 different occasions, according to Sheriff Penzone. Shooting 05/18/2022 1:30 PM CLL PITAYA AND S AVENIDA DEL YAQUI. Once there, deputies found a 15-year-old boy who had been shot. Tempe Police increased security at the high school Monday. The suspect, officials say, later "pointed his weapon and fired towards MCSOs SWAT Team, who returned fire, striking the subject.". The kids were on lockdown, they were probably freaking out.. MCSO says the suspect, 20-year-old Phillip Valencia, opened fire on a group of people around 5:30 p.m. Sunday near Calle. MCSO deputies say a man acting erratically pointed his gun at MCSO's swat team who returned fire and killed the man. MCSO says the man then fired shots toward the MCSO SWAT team, who returned fire killing him. No suspect information was revealed. I was afraid that kids would come out, and he would start firing at the kids, Chavarria said. Published: 10:06 PM MST May 18, 2022. All rights reserved. Enriquez. I was hoping he would walk out. Man who shot at Maricopa Co. deputies dead after standoff in Guadalupe, Prolonged rainfall leads to water rescues, road closures, Man killed in crash at Pima, Craycroft in Tucson, Gas leak causes evacuation at Tucson home, Party City files for Ch. The officer said seven people sustained injuries in the shooting. Sheriff Paul Penzone provided new information and video from the Guadalupe standoff last Wednesday that resulted in a MCSO SWAT member shooting and killing a man. When I was younger, there used to be bars here. At this time, no suspects have been located. Why did they have to kill him? This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Some of the footage released was graphic, as they showed the moment a single round killed Rojas. They took all the bars away because people were always getting killed, but it was always bottles, knives, sticks. According to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO), 37-year-old Rolando Abel Rojas was acting erratically and shooting a gun near Priest Drive and Baseline Road around 1:30 p.m. Deputies say Rojas was going toward a school before he stopped on the front porch of a home. During an interview with detectives, the suspect admitted he was in the front yard of his friend's home when the shooting occurred. 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Calbert. On August 15, Elias Longoria was walking in the area of Calle Batoua and Calle Biehn when he. The shooting, which happened on May 18 in an area north of Avenida del Yaqui (Priest Drive) and Calle Guadalupe (Guadalupe Road), resulted in the death of the suspect, identified as 37-year-old Rolando Abel Rojas. Mother speaks after son killed in Guadalupe. GUADALUPE, Ariz. - Officials with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office say a man is shot and killed by a SWAT Team member, following an incident in Guadalupe. Mother says victim was recently in a fight at school. Investigators are still sorting through the details of the two deadly shootings, one of which occurred when 20-year-old Phillip Valencia told investigators he became upset over an argument with his girlfriend. The family has confirmed Elias' identity and provided younger photos. The school's principal also emailed parents the following message Monday morning: "In regards to safety, we will have an elevated security presence on campus this week from Tempe PD, our District security team, and additional security guards from other campuses.Our crisis support team has mobilized and will also be an additional presence on campus this week to provide counseling and other needed support to both our students and staff.Everyone reacts differently to loss. GUADALUPE, AZ A man was shot and killed in the Town of Guadalupe Wednesday, May 18 by members of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office SWAT team. The shooting happened in an area north of Avenida del Yaqui (Priest Drive) and Calle Guadalupe (Guadalupe Road). Valencia fled to his home where his family found him and held him down until Tempe police officers arrived. When I was younger, there used to be bars here. MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. Officials have identified the body that was discovered at a home in Maricopa County on Monday night. According to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO), 37-year-old Rolando Abel Rojas was acting erratically and shooting a gun near Priest Drive and Baseline Road around 1:30 p.m. Deputies. Deputies arrived at the scene and initially found one victim with gunshot wounds who was pronounced dead on the scene. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Sheriffs officials say none of their deputies were hurt. GUADALUPE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) -- A man is dead after shooting at deputies during a standoff at a Guadalupe home on Wednesday afternoon. Why do you have to kill my son?" The witness said immediately after the shooting, he grabbed the gun from his friend. MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. Authorities identified the man killed in a shooting involving Maricopa County Sheriff's deputies on May 18 in Guadalupe. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Blanca Longoria says the shooting stemmed from a fight that her son, Elias, had gotten into at Marcos de Niza High School last week. Crime Map. Investigators say they found 11 shell casings from a 9 mm at the scene. Other 11/02/2022 2:50 AM CALLE SAN ANGELO AND CALLE MARAVILLA. He was worried about the school nearby. ), Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, free app for Roku, FireTV, AppleTV, Alexa, and mobile. A man and woman were hit by gunshots at a family barbeque for a birthday party, and the man was pronounced dead at a hospital. You never heard of guns like you do nowadays, said Chavarria. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. He was supposed to be at home. "Deadly force is a lack of an option where there is such a threat to the public, and no other option is available to stop that threat from occurring.". I was afraid that kids would come out, and he would start firing at the kids, Chavarria said. Phoenix police were investigating a shooting that left a man critically injured near 27th Avenue and Indian School Road on Saturday. Valencia reportedly told detectives that he resented his stepfather since he re-married. When deputies arrived, the man was reportedly on the front porch of a residence still armed. According to Arizonas Family count, its the 37th officer-involved shooting statewide. It all started when an officer in. Deputies say they do not have a suspect @abc15 https://t.co/FcYKS5SM7h pic.twitter.com/uyUPpIIpvo. FOX 10's Danielle Miller spoke with the victim's mother. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Police look for armed suspect after Scottsdale officer is injured during shooting Updated: 18 hours ago |. "We do not choose deadly force as an option," said Sheriff Paul Penzone. Investigators say Rojas fired at least 10 shots. "It was that time when he made the conscious decision to retrieve his weapon, and actually go across the street when they were having this gathering, and start shooting random people at this party," said Sgt. Cold Cases Missing Persons Daily Archive. In the afternoon, the department tweeted that there had been"false claimsof an active shooter" on campus. He came to the party and sat in his truck for about 10 minutes deciding what he was going to do. No deputies were injured. One person died and another was found at a hospital with gunshot wounds after a shooting at Mission Market in Guadalupe on Saturday evening, according to officials. 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