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18-year-old dead after being shot

SUMMERTON, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The Yuma County Sheriff's Office (YCSO) announced that an 18-year-old boy has died from gunshot wounds.

Tuesday night, deputies responded to a report of a vehicle crash and shots fired in the area of ​​B Street and County 18th Street.

YCSO said officers found the vehicle and a man suffering from gunshot wounds.

“Upon arrival, officers located a vehicle and a gunshot victim. The victim was transported to Yuma Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead,” said YCSO Public Affairs Specialist Tania Pavlak.

The victim was later identified as 18-year-old Isa Granillo of Yuma.

Deputies have not said how many times the young man was shot or said anything about a possible motive.

“At this time, no suspects have been arrested. The investigation is ongoing,” Pavlak said.

Next of kin notification has been made.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact YCSO anonymously at 928-783-4427 or 78-CRIME.

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