Crime
25-year-old Mashay Miller shot to death on I-10 in Tempe
Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Thursday morning along Interstate 10 in Tempe, leaving a 25-year-old woman dead.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) has confirmed that the suspect responsible for the shooting remains at large.
According to DPS, the incident began around 1:30 a.m. on February 6 at Main Event, an entertainment venue near Priest Drive and Warner Road.
A dispute reportedly broke out among a group of individuals, escalating into a confrontation.
Shortly after the altercation, the individuals involved left the scene in separate vehicles. At some point, gunfire erupted along westbound I-10 near Elliot Road.
Authorities responded to a nearby Cobblestone Auto Spa, located near I-10 and Elliot Road, where they discovered the victim, identified as 25-year-old Mashay Miller of Chicago.
She had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
As a result of the shooting, westbound lanes of I-10 were closed at Warner Road for several hours, significantly impacting the morning commute.
The freeway was reopened to traffic at approximately 11:30 a.m.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is urging anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward.
Individuals can report tips by calling 1-877-4AZ-TIPS or by submitting information online at azdps.gov/tips. When submitting a tip, reference incident I25007678.
The investigation remains active, and authorities continue to search for the suspect involved.
Crime
Former Campbell High School Student Killed in Shooting at After-Prom Party, Suspect Carlos Diaz Arrested
The victim, identified in the arrest warrant as Ashton, a juvenile age 17 or younger, was fatally shot during an altercation.
Powder Springs, Ga. – A former Campbell High School student tragically lost their life in a shooting that occurred over the weekend at an after-prom party in Powder Springs, according to authorities.
The incident took place on Saturday night at a residence on New MacLand Road in West Cobb County.
The victim, identified in the arrest warrant as Ashton, a juvenile age 17 or younger, was fatally shot during an altercation.
Police have arrested Carlos Diaz, who is now facing multiple charges, including murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.
Further details regarding the circumstances of the shooting have not yet been released.
Campbell High School Principal Dr. Vanessa Watkins addressed the tragedy in a letter to parents on Sunday, confirming that the victim was a former student.
“With a heavy heart, I find myself typing the most devastating words for a principal to type or a parent to read,” Watkins wrote. “Late last night, at a house in West Cobb, a fight resulted in a former Campbell student losing their life. While this tragedy didn’t have anything to do with our school directly, we have already begun hearing how it is affecting our students.”
In response to the incident, Campbell High School has arranged for counseling services to be available for students and staff who may need support.
Law enforcement continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, and additional details may be released as the case progresses.