Jesse Sainz Camacho, 17, was kidnapped during a house raid by militants and his body was found a week later on December 28, 2022. .
Law enforcement officials found Jesse’s body in Maricopa County. During the break-in, two suspects shot an adult man who was also at Jesse’s home, but his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. Police did not initially disclose the victim’s identity. Fox5 Washington, DC later reported that authorities identified the shooting victim as Jesse’s grandfather.
No arrests have been made so far, and police are looking for the two suspects. An image of him in one of them has also been released in case we get any clues. Police also claim that the primary target was Jesse Sainz Camacho, though a motive has not yet been identified.
Arizona teenager Jesse Sainz Camacho found dead in rural Maricopa County
On December 19, 2022, police received an unknown distress call from the 91st Street and Camelback Road area. They answered the call around 3:15 am local time. Law enforcement officers who arrived at the scene understood that an armed burglary had taken place.
Sergeant Phoenix police spokesperson Phil Krinsky said officers discovered two armed men broke into Jesse Sainz Camacho’s residence and shot his grandfather, who was reportedly sleeping at the time. Speaking about the incident, Krinsky said:
“Two men broke into the house and shot a man who was sleeping in the house.”
After a violent shootout, the suspects kidnapped 17-year-old Jesse Sainz Camacho and allegedly forced him into a dark sedan. The vehicle then fled the scene in an unidentified direction. A week later, on December 28, 2022, Jesse Sainz his Camacho body was found in a rural area of ​​Maricopa County. An official cause of death has not yet been determined.
One suspect was carrying a rifle and the other had a handgun, officials said. They released surveillance images of the suspect holding a rifle. Police found the man with a gunshot wound and rushed him to the hospital. He sustained injuries, but authorities confirmed they were not life-threatening.
Surveillance footage received and released by police shows one of the armed suspects outside a Phoenix home in Camacho. The suspect shot Jesse Sainz Camacho’s grandfather around 3:15 a.m. local time, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
Authorities believe teenagers were the primary targets of armed burglaries
Krinski said authorities believed the attacks and home invasions were primarily targeting teens. He said,
“Jesse was actually the intended target of that burglary.”
No arrests have been made so far. Addressing the situation, Sergeant Krinski said:
“We want to keep these people off the streets. We don’t want any more violence and we are looking for you again. We will identify you and hold you accountable.”
Klinsky asked people and residents of the area to pay attention to the suspect before discovering Jesse’s body.
“Beware of these individuals and Jesse…I do not recommend approaching these individuals. Please provide us with any information you have so that we can do so.
A resident of the area claimed to have witnessed a horrific incident on December 19th. He also informed authorities that he heard gunshots that night. Residents who wish to remain anonymous
“I was up around 2:00, talking to a friend on the phone, and I hear gunshots.”
Neighbors hoped for Jesse’s safe return. Another resident, who requested anonymity, said they went to school together.
“It’s funny because I went to school with him last year. “
The alleged armed burglary and murder of Jesse Sainz Camacho are being investigated by the Phoenix Police Department Homicide Division.
Police are urging anyone with information about the suspects to come and help them out. You can choose to provide the Witness with anonymous tips. Rewards up to $1,000 have also been declared by Silent Witness.
