I just spoke to 15 year old Elias Longorias mother, Blanca Longoria. The officer said the man was shot after he first shot at a law enforcement drone and then at SWAT officers who then returned fire. MCSO says the suspect, identified as 20-year-old Phillip Valencia, opened fire on a group of people around 5:30 p.m. Sunday near Calle Sahuaro and Barbarita Street. Neighbors shared new surveillance video from the shootout between a suspect and deputies in Guadalupe on Wednesday. Joaquin Enriquez with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. Right at 3 oclock, theres a lot of kids walking around., Chavarria has watched violence happen far too often, far too close to home. When I was younger, there used to be bars here. According to Arizonas Family count, its the 37th officer-involved shooting statewide. The office says the incident occurred Wednesday after deputies responded to a report of a man acting erratically and shooting a gun as he approached the school. Why do you have to kill my son?" Rojas had a long criminal history. There was nothing they could do.. "They found two victims, a male in his 30's and a female as well that had been shot in their front yard," said Sgt. All rights reserved. Valencia fled to his home where his family found him and held him down until Tempe police officers arrived. MCSO says the suspect, 20-year-old Phillip Valencia, opened fire on a group of people around 5:30 p.m. Sunday near Calle Sahuaro and Barbarita Street. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. MCSO says the incident began around 1:30 p.m. near Avenida Del Yaqui and Calle Pitaya when they were called out for a man, identified as 37-year-old Rolando Rojas, acting erratically and discharging a gun in close proximity to Frank Elementary School. Tempe Police confirmed to ABC15 that the young victim had been in a fight the week prior atMarcos De Niza High School. 0:00 0:53 A 15-year-old teenager died early on Monday following a shooting near Avenida del Yaqui and Calle Magdalena in Guadalupe, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said. Why couldn't they just do it like they did before throw hands and that's it. Copyright 2022 KTVK/KPHO. Valencia reportedly told detectives that he resented his stepfather since he re-married. "Over a fight at school, kids at school. ", This is the scene this morning. Shooting 05/18/2022 1:30 PM CLL PITAYA AND S AVENIDA DEL YAQUI. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Sheriff Paul Penzone provided new information and video from the Guadalupe standoff last Wednesday that resulted in a MCSO SWAT member shooting and killing a man. While there, a resident told detectives he was present when the shooting happened and identified the alleged shooter as his friend, a 23-year-old man. They took all the bars away because people were always getting killed, but it was always bottles, knives, sticks. During the investigation, witnesses who were with the teen told police they heard a single gunshot and started running. When I was younger, there used to be bars here. Enriquez. MCSO says the victim is a 15-year-old boy who was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are searching for a killer after a 15-year-old boy was shot and killed. "We were supposed to go to a meeting today," said the mother. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. On August 15, Elias Longoria was walking in the area of Calle Batoua and Calle Biehn when he was shot and killed. Another shooting at a Guadalupe tire shop occurred a short time later, but officials determined the two scenes were not connected. Encinas. The MCSO and Tempe SWAT teams then responded and set up a perimeter around the home. MCSO officials say the two shootings, located less than a quarter of a mile apart, are unrelated. You never heard of guns like you do nowadays, said Chavarria. It was crazy, I didnt expect it, there was nothing going on prior to that when it all started, said another neighbor who didnt want to be identified. In the afternoon, the department tweeted that there had been"false claimsof an active shooter" on campus. Sheriffs officials say none of their deputies were hurt. According to Arizonas Family count, its the 37th officer-involved shooting statewide. During a news conference on May 26, officials with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office released body camera video, as well as video taken by drones, of the incident. Published: 10:06 PM MST May 18, 2022. On May 20, officials with MCSO identified the suspect as 37-year-old Rolando Abel Rojas. Enriquez. Right at 3 oclock, theres a lot of kids walking around., Chavarria has watched violence happen far too often, far too close to home. "It was that time when he made the conscious decision to retrieve his weapon, and actually go across the street when they were having this gathering, and start shooting random people at this party," said Sgt. According to KSAZ and KTVK, the incident occurred about 9:30 p.m. Friday during a food truck event on Guadalupe Road. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says just before 8 p.m., deputies responded to a shooting that happened at Mission Market near Avenida del Yaqui and Guadalupe Road. I knew he was dead. There was nothing they could do.. I was afraid that kids would come out, and he would start firing at the kids, Chavarria said. The witness said he was in the front yard with four others when the 23-year-old started firing a gun. One person died and another was found at a hospital with gunshot wounds after a shooting at Mission Market in Guadalupe on Saturday evening, according to officials. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says just before 8 p.m.,. He told detectives that he feared for his life and started shooting in their direction. On August 15, Elias Longoria was walking in the area of Calle Batoua and Calle Biehn when he. 2:22. A high-ranking Guadalupe gang member was sentenced to at least 63 years in prison Thursday for the first-degree murder of a fellow Guadalupe resident, even as he continued to proclaim his. Due to the suspect admitting to recklessly firing a gun and causing a death, he was arrested on September 20 and is facing charges of second-degree murder. Sheriff Paul Penzone said the gun Rojas was firing was stolen the day before out of a vehicle in Tempe. Police already had their guns drawn, and they kept asking him to come out, and he wouldnt come out, said Chavarria. Deputies say they do not have a suspect @abc15 https://t.co/FcYKS5SM7h pic.twitter.com/uyUPpIIpvo. The shooting is the 24th officer-involved shooting in Maricopa County this year. I knew what was going to happen, he said with tears in his eyes. According to MCSO officials, the suspects are outstanding. "Deadly force is a lack of an option where there is such a threat to the public, and no other option is available to stop that threat from occurring.". The family has confirmed Elias' identity and provided younger photos. Bryant Vanegas with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. From his little brother and sister, from my family.". MCSO deputies say a man acting erratically pointed his gun at MCSO's swat team who returned fire and killed the man. Copyright 2019 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. The shooting, which happened on May 18 in an area north of Avenida del Yaqui (Priest Drive) and Calle Guadalupe (Guadalupe Road), resulted in the death of the suspect, identified as 37-year-old Rolando Abel Rojas. All rights reserved. He stated that he heard gunshots coming from the area near the roadway where the victim and his friends were walking. The suspect was reportedly hoping to hurt as many people as possible. Police already had their guns drawn, and they kept asking him to come out, and he wouldnt come out, said Chavarria. Emergency crews were called to the scene near Avenida del Yaqui and Calle Magdalena just before 1 a.m. Monday in response to a shooting report. The suspect reportedly fired multiple rounds at the drone. Blanca said her son told his friend that he was being followed by someone in a black car late Sunday night. Authorities said a second victim was later discovered at a local hospital also with gunshot wounds. Officials say deadly force was not their first option. He was taken into custody without incident. Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. If your student is in need of extra support, please have them contact a teacher or trusted adult so they can be referred to the counseling team.". I was hoping he would walk out. I knew he was dead. Why did they have to kill him? 11 amid pullback in spending, Court to hear appeal of ex-officer in murder of George Floyd, Worlds oldest known person, French nun, dies at 118. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. GUADALUPE, Ariz. (FOX 10) -- Sunday was a violent night in Guadalupe, and now, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is investigating two shootings in the East Valley town that left two people dead. GUADALUPE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) -- Edited body camera and drone footage shared by Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone on Thursday shows the moments a man shot at deputies across the street from an. I was hoping he would walk out. He said it was then wrapped in a shirt and placed on a table under the carport of the property. "You look back at this case, and you think an opportunity for an individual to cause lots of damage, killing people, when all they were doing was having a barbeque birthday party," said Sgt. The investigation is ongoing. The latest Arizona headlines, national news events of the day + sports, weather, and traffic updates. "No suspects were located and detectives are investigating," MCSO said in a statement. Just. Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone held a press conference Thursday at noon where he showed body-camera and drone footage depicting the deputy shooting that killed an armed man in . According to the Maricopa County Sheriffs Office (MCSO), 37-year-old Rolando Abel Rojas was acting erratically and shooting a gun near Priest Drive and Baseline Road around 1:30 p.m. Deputies say Rojas was going toward a school before he stopped on the front porch of a home. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. After law enforcement officials, including MCSO, DPS and Tempe Police, arrived at the scene, they deployed a drone in order to get a visual perspective on the suspect. Investigators say Rojas fired at least 10 shots. MCSO says he wanted to shoot all of his bullets and kill as many people as possible. Man who shot at Maricopa Co. deputies dead after standoff in Guadalupe, Prolonged rainfall leads to water rescues, road closures, Man killed in crash at Pima, Craycroft in Tucson, Gas leak causes evacuation at Tucson home, Party City files for Ch. GUADALUPE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) A 15-year-old boy is dead after an early morning shooting in Guadalupe on Monday. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Blanca Longoria says the shooting stemmed from a fight that her son, Elias, had gotten into at Marcos de Niza High School last week. During an interview with detectives, the suspect admitted he was in the front yard of his friend's home when the shooting occurred. "In regards to safety, we will have an elevated security presence on campus this week from Tempe PD, our District security team, and additional security guards from other campuses. He was pronounced dead at the scene. MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. Authorities identified the man killed in a shooting involving Maricopa County Sheriff's deputies on May 18 in Guadalupe. it makes him emotional. The incident unfolded in an area north of Avenida del Yaqui (Priest Drive) and Calle Guadalupe (Guadalupe Road) at around 1:30 p.m. on May 18 and MCSO deputies were at the scene for almost 10 hours. 30 minutes after the birthday party shooting, MCSO officials said a drive-by shooting happened, in which a tire shop was targeted. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Police are searching for a killer after a 15-year-old boy was shot and killed. The suspect was reportedly hoping to hurt as many people as possible. Crime Map for Guadalupe, AZ. GUADALUPE, AZ Maricopa County Sheriffs officials say a man is in custody after a deadly shooting during a birthday barbeque in Guadalupe. He was worried about the school nearby. Calbert. Valencia then reportedly went after his step-father who wrestled the gun away, but Valencia retained the weapon and tried to fire more shots before fleeing the scene. The witness said immediately after the shooting, he grabbed the gun from his friend. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says deputies. The 23-year-old man was later located and taken to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Durango Street Jail for questioning. Shooting 09/16/2022 12:45 AM 8400 BLOCK OF S AVENIDA DEL YAQUI. GUADALUPE, Ariz. (FOX 10) -- Sunday was a violent night in Guadalupe, and now, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is investigating two shootings in the East Valley town that left two people. The body was located inside a home in Guadalupe on Calle Naranjo and . This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. There is not yet word on any suspects or a. The suspect said he did not see anyone in the area but shot in that direction because he believed that's where the initial shots were being fired from. According to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO), 37-year-old Rolando Abel Rojas was acting erratically and shooting a gun near Priest Drive and Baseline Road around 1:30 p.m. Deputies say Rojas was going toward a school before he stopped on the front porch of a home. MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. Officials have identified the body that was discovered at a home in Maricopa County on Monday night. "He was supposed to apologize to the other student. At about 8 p.m., Maricopa. Ronaldo Abel Rojas was acting erratically and. FOX 10's Danielle Miller spoke with the victim's mother. GUADALUPE, AZ The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says a juvenile was shot and killed in Guadalupe overnight. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting in Guadalupe that left 15-year-old Elias Longoria dead. Paramedics came, they walk in, they walk out. The man was taken to the hospital with critical injuries. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports. The shooting, which happened on May 18 in an area north of Avenida del Yaqui (Priest Drive) and Calle Guadalupe (Guadalupe Road), resulted in the death of the suspect, identified as 37-year-old Rolando Abel Rojas. Why did they have to take him from me? The mans identity was not released immediately. Deputies then returned fire, hitting Rojas, and he died at the scene. Some of the footage released was graphic, as they showed the moment a single round killed Rojas. According to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO), 37-year-old Rolando Abel Rojas was acting erratically and shooting a gun near Priest Drive and Baseline Road around 1:30 p.m. Deputies. GUADALUPE, AZ A man was shot and killed in the Town of Guadalupe Wednesday, May 18 by members of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office SWAT team. Calbert Gillett, with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office,. Our crisis support team has mobilized and will also be an additional presence on campus this week to provide counseling and other needed support to both our students and staff. MCSO deputy injured after early morning crash in Tempe, Child's remains found during search for missing 4-year-old Oklahoma girl. Detectives obtained a search warrant to look for the weapon at the residence and found a 9mm brown firearm where the witness said it was placed. Valencia was arrested at his home and charged. FOX 10 Phoenix MCSO releases body camera and drone video of deadly shooting in Guadalupe The shooting, which happened on May 18 in an area north of Avenida del Yaqui (Priest Drive) and Calle. GUADALUPE, AZ An arrest has been made in the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy in Guadalupe. The shooting investigation took place near Frank Elementary School, by officials said drop-off procedures for the school day on Monday morning were not affected. FOX 10's Irene Snyder reports. GUADALUPE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) -- A man is dead after shooting at deputies during a standoff at a Guadalupe home on Wednesday afternoon. Trends Analytics. Mother speaks after son killed in Guadalupe. "Anytime a tragedy like this happens thats what we are afraid of, any type of retaliatory [or] collateral damage that may happen because of it," said Sgt. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to the scene just before 1 a.m. on Aug. 15 near Avenida del Yaqui and Calle Magdalena for reports of shots fired. According to the Maricopa County Sheriffs Office (MCSO), 37-year-old Rolando Abel Rojas was acting erratically and shooting a gun near Priest Drive and Baseline Road around 1:30 p.m. Deputies say Rojas was going toward a school before he stopped on the front porch of a home. Tempe Police increased security at the high school Monday. I knew what was going to happen, he said with tears in his eyes. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. They had to do this to him. GUADALUPE, AZ Deputies with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office are investigating a deadly shooting in Guadalupe Friday afternoon. A 23-year-old man has been booked into jail and is facing charges for second-degree murder. No suspect information was revealed. Suspect killed in Glendale police shooting identified A Glendale officer injured in a standoff with a domestic violence suspect is recovering at home. Our reporters tried to speak with residents in the area, but none were willing to speak. One person is in custody, but deputies are still looking for a second suspect. Crime Map. The kids were on lockdown, they were probably freaking out.. It was chaos, it was scary. No further details have been released at this time. 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