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Madeline Murray

WINTERHAVEN, Calif. (KYMA) – There are new developments in the shooting in Winterhaven which left two people dead.

According to the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office (ICSO), it happened in the area of Railroad Avenue and E Street, near W. Winterhaven Drive, Friday at around 6:30 p.m.

Upon arrival, ICSO said deputies found two men dead after suffering from “apparent gunshot wounds,” with the ICSO’s Investigations Unit, with support from the Scientific Investigations Unit and the Coroner’s Office, initiating an investigation.

A lieutenant with ICSO shared his surprise that something like this happened in that area.

“This incident is being treated as a suspicious death investigation and preliminary investigations find that there is no outstanding suspects and there is currently no threat to public safety,” said Lt. Joseph Conkey. “Winterhaven is a pretty safe community, especially within Winterhaven itself, not a whole lot of these incidents do occur there.”

One resident in the neighborhood, Carmen Perez, was also was shocked by the incident.

“Nothing ever happened like that here and I just feel you never know, and I live here by myself with my kid,” said Perez.

She shared that they were just watching the rain when they saw the police lights.

Perez explained, “We don’t go outside we just stay here, we didn’t notice anything…we just noticed the cops were here because we watched how it was raining and stuff like that.”

The Scientific Investigations Unit and the Coroner’s Office are assisting with the investigation.

This is an active and ongoing investigation, and if you have any information, call ICSO.

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Eduardo Morales

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Crane Elementary School District is asking voters to approve a tax increase they say will improve safety and technology in the district.

The tax would add two cents a month for the current taxpayer as they are currently paying $7.25. This would generate $1.5 million a year for the next seven years.

The district is looking to improve the camera technology which would make their response to a crisis more efficient.

“If there are things that we can do to ensure that individuals who come to our schools are as safe as we can make them, that’s our priority because our number one priority is the safety of our students and staff,” said Dale Ponder, Chief of Finance and Operations.

Early voting is now open through the end of the month and Election Day will take place on November 4.

For more information on the tax incentive, click here.

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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) says a teen has been arrested for attempted murder over the weekend.

According to a press release, it happened Sunday before 7:00 a.m. in the area of E. Cuadrilla Lane and S. Tierra Mesa Lane after receiving reports of a break-in in progress.

The suspect, a 17-year-old boy, was said to have entered a home, attempting to find and harm someone who knew him.

However, after being confronted by the homeowner, the suspect left the home, but remained on the property, leading him to break a window and re-enter the home.

The suspect then attempted to run away after deputies arrived, but YCSO says they used non-lethal ammunition to stop him.

YCSO says deputies then detained the suspect and found multiple dangerous items on him which they say he intended to use to cause harm.

YCSO says their Criminal Investigations Bureau responded and took over the investigation, and says the suspect was arrested and booked into the Yuma County Juvenile Detention Center for multiple charges, including first-degree attempted homicide, endangerment and first-degree burglary.

While no injuries were reported, the investigation remains ongoing. If anyone has any information regarding the case, call YCSO at (928) 783-4427, 78-CRIME to remain anonymous, or visit YCSO’s website to submit an anonymous tip.

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Eduardo Morales

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma man accused of fatally shooting his brother last month has been formally charged Monday afternoon.

21-year-old Jesus Alexander Silva Jr. is charged with second-degree murder, and is accused of shooting his younger brother in the head.

According to the probable cause statement, Silva claims the gun was in his pocket or his waist band.

The statement says when he and his brother started to joke around, he started jumping. That’s when he says the gun fell and when he attempted to catch it, it went off, hitting his brother.

Police say they noticed certain inconsistencies with his story, including how a clean-cut hole was found in Silva’s pants, not a hole caused by a projectile.

Silva is being held on a bond of $75,000.

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Carolina Garcia

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA) – 90% of teens in Imperial County who have ever used tobacco did so through vaping devices.

According to a study conducted by the California Youth Tobacco Survey in the county, the main ages of initiation range from 12 to 14-years-old.

For this reason, the Imperial County Public Health Department (ICPHD) continues its efforts through schools to raise awareness about the risks of tobacco use, which include nicotine addiction and mental health damage.

“Sadly, this is becoming a reality in high schools. So, we work with young adults, we collaborate with local schools, and where our efforts are to, again, prevent our community from this epidemic,” said Dyane Nolasco, a tobacco health specialist with ICPHD.

High school students are the main consumers of vapes in the county, and despite being prohibited for minors, these products remain easily accessible.

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Dillon Fuhrman

IMPERIAL, Calif. (KYMA) – Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.) is hosting a virtual Government Shutdown Resource Fair Wednesday.

According to a press release, the event is to help “connect residents of California’s 25th Congressional District with local partners providing food assistance, financial support, county resources and more.”

The press release says federal employee unions, food banks, financial institutions, utility companies and more are participating in the event.

The event is taking place on the congressman’s YouTube page at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday.

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Eduardo Morales

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The City of Yuma is offering to help residents who may be affected by the ongoing government shutdown.

The City says if anyone is concerned about making utility payments for water, sewer or trash, they can contact their Customer Service Division at (928) 373-5076.

In addition, the city says residents’ “accounts will remain active” and there will be no delinquent fees applied “while arrangements are in place.”

Jay Simonton, the Acting Yuma City Administrator, explains why they made this decision.

“We just want to make that they understand we are here to support them in this time of uncertainty, and we want to make sure that they know they’re water is not going to be turned off, and it’ll be on until this thing is over,” says Simonton.

Brian Martinez, a Yuma local, shares why they are in support of the suspended payments.

“People are going to struggle. If they are not getting paid because they have a government job, how are they supposed to pay their bills for the municipalities? They’re not,” he said.

People will have to pay their bills again once the government shutdown is over.

Residents are also urged to visit the City’s website for assistance. To learn more about this, click here.

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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma community is mourning the loss of a longtime local broadcast pioneer.

MonsterMedia says its founder, Keith Lewis, passed away earlier this week.

The radio station says Lewis’ passion for radio and his dedication to local broadcasting helped shape the Yuma media landscape for more than 45 years.

His broadcasting career began in the 1980s, and he co-founded MonsterMedia LLC in 1997. In addition, Lewis was a talented musician who loved to play any chance he got.

Lewis was 73-years-old. Services are pending and expected in early November.

MonsterMedia and the Lewis and Alvarez families would like to thank the entire community for the outpouring of love, support, great stories and photos that have been shared.

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Dillon Fuhrman

SOMERTON, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Somerton Police Department (SPD) says they found the body of a murder suspect Tuesday.

According to SPD, they responded to the area of Somerton Avenue and Madison Street at around 1:15 p.m. after receiving reports of a man’s body found in the cotton fields.

Upon arrival, SPD says they identified the body as 40-year-old Ignacio Bedoy, a suspect wanted in the murder of 31-year-old Brian Landeros.

SPD says while no foul play was suspected, they are working with the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office on the case.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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Adrik Vargas

YUMA COUNTY, Ariz. (KYMA) – The City of Somerton and the Town of Wellton are offering sand and sandbags for residents respectively ahead of possible rain.

According to a post on social media, residents are to pick-up their free sandbags on the second floor at Somerton City Hall, located 143 N. State Avenue.

However, the limit is four bags per household, according to the City.

Then, the City says residents must drive to the self-serve station, located at 501 S. Parkview Avenue, where they must fill and load their own sandbags.

It opened at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday and it will go until 4:30 p.m. For questions, call Public Works at (928) 722-7322.

Over in Wellton, sand and sandbags will be available for residents, with the sand being delivered and placed in an empty property located in the area of Los Angeles Avenue and Helen Street, next to the National Bank of Arizona.

If residents need sandbags, they can go to the Ace Hardware store on Wellton-Mohawk Drive near Avenue 30 1/2 E from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m..

Residents can also go to the Wellton Fire Department, where they can call (928) 785-3348 to schedule to pick up a sandbag.

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