On September 26, at around 1:10 p.m., the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office received multiple reports of gunshots at a residence near E Bella Vista Rd. and Appalachian Trl. in San Tan Valley.
A 15-year-old male was found deceased inside the home.
On 9/26 around 1:10 p.m., multiple gunshots were reported at a residence near E Bella Vista Rd. and Appalachian Trl. in San Tan Valley.
A 15yo male victim was found deceased inside the home. PCSO Detectives are looking into this as a homicide, and their investigation is ongoing.
— Pinal County Sheriff’s Office (@PinalCSO) September 27, 2021
— Pinal County Sheriff’s Office (@PinalCSO) September 27, 2021
In a tweet, Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb addressed rumors related to the shooting. “We believe this to be an isolated incident,” said Sheriff Lamb. “Your family and your kids are safe in this area.”
“We ask that you please help us by keeping the rumor control down and letting us work this case appropriately,” said Lamb. PCSO asks if anyone has any information to call 520-866-5111.