YUMA, Arizona (KYMA, KECY) – A suspect was arrested Thursday morning after a shooting occurred in a parking lot in downtown Yuma.
The Yuma Police Department (YPD) has responded to reports of a shot being fired in an Allento parking lot at approximately 12:26 am on Thursday, February 23.
The suspect fled the scene and was located on Fifth Avenue and Orange Avenue, according to the YPD.
YPD identified the suspect as 29-year-old Jose Ortiz Jr. and arrested him.
Ortiz has been charged with multiple felonies, including attempted second-degree murder, aggravated assault with a lethal weapon, endangerment, disorderly conduct, and possession of a weapon as a prohibited owner.
No injuries were reported, but one vehicle reported gunshot damage.
This case is still under active investigation.
Anyone with information about this incident should remain anonymous by calling the Yuma Police Department at (928) 373-4700 or 78-Crime at (928) 782-7463.
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