Shooting suspect makes second court appearence
Eduardo Morales
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – 33-year-old Abel Melano appeared in front of a judge for the second time after surrendering and being taken into custody earlier this week.
He is facing three counts, which include attempted murder in the first degree, aggravated assault, and burglary in the first degree.
“Through the hard work of our detectives and our officers on Wednesday, May 14th, we were able to locate 33-year-old Abel Melano Casillas who was arrested and booked into the Yuma County Detention Center,” said Yuma Police Department Public Information Officer Christina Fernandez.
Melano is facing a $1,000,000 cash bond and is set to appear back in court on May 23.
Meanwhile, a second suspect involved in the case, was taken into custody on Thursday.