On February 20, at approximately 10:14 p.m., the Sahuarita Police Department received multiple calls about gunshots being heard near the 500 block of E. Calle Escora. While officers responded, they noted a vehicle leaving the area at a high rate of speed.
Officers stopped that vehicle which was driven by a female who had her children with her and had left the residence on E. Calle Escora.
Officers discovered that 29-year-old Tucson resident, Jamal Prentiss, had visited Sahuarita to see his children. He and his former girlfriend began arguing. Prentiss reportedly went into the backyard of the residence and fired approximately three rounds from a pistol.
The female resident and children fled the residence after this occurred.
Prentiss was arrested at the home.
Prentiss was later booked into the Pima County Jail on the following charges:
Prentiss also had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant for his arrest.
Anyone with information about this incident may contact the Sahuarita Police Department by calling 911 or 344-7000 during business hours Monday through Friday or by contacting the TIP Line at 520-445-7847.