Deadly White River shooting leaves family devastated
A curfew was imposed on tribal lands after a shooting that killed one man and seriously injured the man’s brother. The suspect was subsequently arrested. FOX 10’s Stephanie Bennett spoke with the victim’s sister.
White River, Arizona – A man has been killed and another injured in a shooting in a tribal community in Arizona.
A search has been launched for the suspect and even a curfew has been enforced in the community. Both men are now in prison.
The incident happened on Friday, Dec. 9, when Jamie Tenigies’ brother, Matt, drove in from the Phoenix area to help deliver a Christmas tree to his family’s home. , lived with his family.
Shortly after midnight, two suspects, identified as Joshua Perez and Angelo Coombs, wondered into the land and opened fire, killing Eric.
Because the suspects are known to be armed and dangerous, and police say they both have criminal records, the White Mountain Apache Tribal Council issued a 6:00 p.m. A temporary curfew was imposed until
“Traffic slowed down, so public figures or something became a reason to contact us. Need a ride or something? And it made it easier to get casual contact.” said Lieutenant Jonathan Stair.
Coombs was taken into custody on the night of December 12 and Perez was arrested on the morning of December 13.
“The members of the community are great. Thank you for all your help. Without your tips, we wouldn’t have made it,” said Lt. Steah.
Police say homicides are very rare in this small, close-knit community, but sadly, it’s the second death in recent months. Murdered on the job in June.
Victim’s family speaks out
On December 13th, we spoke with the families of the victims about their terrible ordeal.
Jamie Tenigez said, “It breaks my heart to know that I’m preparing for my brother’s funeral. ‘This is something I never wanted to do.'”
Tenijeth and her family are shocked and shocked by the seemingly random acts of violence by two apparently random suspects.
“Me and my brother were very close. We were always there for each other and I was the only sister and I was always there for my brother no matter what.
The same shooting also left Matt seriously injured and sent to the hospital.
“He’s not going home to serve my brother. I think that’s really the most painful thing. It’s that he can’t say goodbye to our brother.
Victims’ families have said they would like to thank law enforcement and the community for their support.
“Thank you. Thank you. I’ll give it to you,” Teniges said.
For now, the FBI will investigate the case because it was on tribal land.
Eric (left) was shot dead and Matt (right) was seriously injured.
