Crime
14-Year-Old Girl Identified After Human Remains Discovered in Gila County
PHOENIX, AZ – The Gila County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) has identified the remains of a female juvenile discovered on Valentine’s Day near milepost 277 along U.S. Highway 60, east of Globe, Arizona.
In a statement released on February 27, 2025, officials confirmed that the remains belonged to 14-year-old Emily Pike, a member of the San Carlos Apache Tribe.
Pike had been reported as a missing/runaway juvenile through the Mesa Police Department.
Authorities have notified her next of kin.
On February 26, GCSO addressed concerns regarding a Facebook post related to the case.
Officials stated that due to the sensitive nature of the investigation, additional inquiries were necessary before releasing information to the public.
“Due to the circumstances, it was decided that further information needed to be investigated before any public notification. There was no indication that there was an active threat to the community,” GCSO stated.
Authorities also confirmed that details about the case had been prematurely leaked online, as the information was originally intended solely for law enforcement agencies.
The circumstances surrounding Pike’s disappearance and death remain under active investigation.
Officials have not yet disclosed any details regarding potential suspects, cause of death, or whether foul play is suspected.
GCSO is urging anyone with relevant information to come forward and assist in the investigation.
No further details have been released at this time.
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.