Man arrested in connection to S. Madison Avenue shooting in Yuma
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma Police Department (YPD) said a man has been arrested in connection to a shooting earlier this month.
YPD said the shooting happened before 4:30 a.m. Sunday, October 11, in the area of S. Madison Avenue and E. Fifth Street.
Upon arrival, YPD said officers found a 39-year-old man who was “struck by gunfire,” and was taken to Onvida Health for non-life-threatening injuries.
During the investigation, YPD said, “Detectives identified a vehicle related to the case,” leading them to contact several people related to the vehicle in a parking lot located in the area of E. 32nd Street at around 8:10 p.m. Saturday.
Nearly an hour later, YPD said an 18-year-old man was arrested and booked into the Yuma County Detention Center, where is facing attempted murder and other charges. His bond is set $100,000.
The investigation is ongoing. If anyone has information regarding the case, call YPD at 928-373-4700, or 78-CRIME at 928-782-7463 to remain anonymous.
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