Crime
Arizona Man Indicted for Fatal Shooting of 1-Year-Old Daughter
Show Low, AZ – A grand jury has formally indicted 27-year-old Adam Montoya on charges related to the tragic shooting death of his 1-year-old daughter, an incident that allegedly occurred in the presence of the child’s mother.
The Show Low Police Department responded to a distressing emergency call on February 3, 2024, regarding a shooting at a residence in Show Low, Arizona.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that an infant had suffered a gunshot wound.
According to the Navajo County Attorney’s Office, Montoya allegedly shot his daughter with an AR-15 rifle in front of the child’s mother.
Timber Mesa Fire and Medical personnel arrived at the scene and provided emergency medical assistance before transporting the infant to Summit Regional Medical Center in Show Low.
Despite life-saving efforts, the child was pronounced deceased.
Following the investigation, a grand jury returned an indictment against Montoya, charging him with:
- Second-degree murder
- Child abuse
Montoya remains in custody on a $1 million bond as he awaits legal proceedings.
A pre-trial conference and release hearing is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on March 6 in Navajo County Superior Court.
Authorities have not yet disclosed a motive for the shooting, and it remains unclear what circumstances led to the tragic incident. The case continues to be investigated by the Show Low Police Department in collaboration with the Navajo County Attorney’s Office.
Law enforcement officials encourage anyone with additional information related to the case to contact the Show Low Police Department or Navajo County authorities.
SPENCER, OKLAHOMA — Authorities have confirmed that a 17-year-old student was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon following a violent altercation near Star Spencer High School in Spencer, Oklahoma.
According to the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded shortly after an altercation broke out among a group of juveniles near the intersection of Northeast 34th Street and Spencer Road.
During the confrontation, one of the individuals reportedly produced a firearm and opened fire, striking a male teenager.
Emergency personnel transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The victim was later identified by Oklahoma City Public Schools officials as 17-year-old Sebastian Guyton, a student at Star Spencer High School.
Following the shooting, law enforcement initiated a search of the area. One suspect was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit, though authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the individual’s identity or potential charges.
As a precaution, several nearby schools were placed on temporary lockdown while officers secured the area.
Classes at Star Spencer High School have been canceled for the remainder of the week in light of the tragedy.
In a statement released Wednesday, Star Spencer High School officials expressed deep sorrow over the loss of their student:
“Please help keep our Bobcat family and friends in your thoughts during this very difficult time,” the statement read.
The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.