(MENAFN) A shooting in Yuma, Arizona on Saturday night left two people dead and five others injured, according to police. Officers responded to reports of gunfire just before 11 p.m. on Saturday, and several off-duty law enforcement officers in the area also responded to the scene.
Police have not released any information on what led up to the shooting or publicly identified any of the victims. The victims were all male, with ages ranging from 15 to 20 years old. Two men, ages 19 and 20, were fatally shot, while a 16-year-old boy was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. He was later flown to Phoenix for additional treatment. The other five victims suffered injuries that were not considered life-threatening and were treated at Yuma Regional Medical Center.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. The Yuma Police Department has not released any descriptions or photos of suspects in the case. However, police are offering a reward of up to USD1,000 for information leading to an arrest.
The shooting in Yuma is a tragic reminder of the ongoing issue of gun violence in the United States. Incidents like this highlight the urgent need for stronger gun control measures to prevent such tragedies from occurring. The shooting also raises questions about the safety of communities near the US-Mexico border, as Yuma is located less than an hour away from the border.
As the investigation into the shooting continues, authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. The Yuma Police Department is working to identify suspects and bring them to justice, while also providing support and resources to the victims and their families.
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