The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a shooting incident on Saturday November 24, 2018 at approximately 4:00 am, that occurred near mile post 90 on Highway 191 north of Willcox.
Officer arrived at the scene to find that a 55 year old man had been treated by medics and was in the process of being airlifted to a Tucson hospital for a single gunshot wound to the upper body area.
The victim told officers that he was on his way to work when he observed a van on the side of the road with an older couple inside. The victim advised that the tire was flat on the van and he stopped to render aid to the couple.
The victim reported that another vehicle came onto the scene and four men got out and approached him. The victim advised that a verbal altercation erupted before one of the men shot him.
The victim said that he lost consciousness and when he came to everyone had left the scene. The victim stated that he was able to call for assistance at that time.
The investigation is ongoing.
If anyone has information regarding this incident or were in the area near this time, authorities ask that you call the Sheriff’s Office.