The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has released footage connected with a deadly shooting last month in Catalina that took the life of 16-year-old James Sanchez.
On June 21st, 2022 shortly after 11:30 p.m., deputies responded to the 3500 block of Silver Buckle Place in reference to a shooting. Initial information provided by the 9-1-1 caller was his friend had been shot at a park and he was transporting him to a hospital. James Sanchez, succumbed to his injuries. The suspects fled the scene prior to deputies arrival.
New video released shows the suspects prior to the events.
The suspects are described as:
First suspect is seen wearing no mask, grey shirt, and dark colored jeans along with a longboard.
Second suspect is wearing a long sleeve shirt (possibly a flannel), jeans, white shoes, and a black mask.
Third suspect is wearing a black shirt, white shoes, white basketball shoes and a red shirt over his face.
Fourth suspect is wearing black pants, a black sweater, light colored shoes, and a white mask.
Fifth suspect is wearing grey shorts, black long sleeve, white shoes, and white mask.
Homicide detectives are continuing the investigation and are asking for assistance in identifying five suspects. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 9-1-1. You can also submit an anonymous tip to 88crime, with the potential for reward, by text or phone call to 88crime (520-882-7463), or by going to 88CRIME.org.