Crime
Prominent Valley Attorney James Arthur Eaves Fatally Shot in Arcadia Neighborhood, Brother Arrested
Phoenix, AZ – A well-respected Valley attorney has died following a fatal shooting at a residence in the Arcadia neighborhood on Friday morning.
According to the Phoenix Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire around 8 a.m. near 44th Street and Camelback Road.
Upon arrival, they discovered an injured man lying in the driveway of his home. Despite immediate efforts, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Authorities have identified the victim as 51-year-old James Arthur “Artie” Eaves, a prominent attorney with the Sanders & Parks law firm.
His brother, 49-year-old Christopher Arthur Eaves, was taken into custody at the scene. Police have stated that the shooting does not appear to be a random act.
Christopher Eaves is facing multiple charges, including murder, though investigators have not yet determined a clear motive for the homicide.
While the neighborhood has been secured, detectives remain on-site as the investigation continues.
James Eaves, widely known as “Artie,” was a highly regarded attorney who dedicated more than two decades of his career to Sanders & Parks. Prior to joining the firm, he served as a prosecutor with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, where he earned a strong reputation for his legal acumen.
In a statement, Sanders & Parks expressed profound grief over the loss of their colleague:
“Artie was a beloved colleague and a tremendously skilled attorney who was an integral part of Sanders & Parks for nearly 22 years. Prior to joining the firm, he was a highly regarded prosecutor at the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. We will all miss Artie more than words can express. He was not just our colleague, but a good friend and mentor to all of us. Sanders & Parks extends its deepest condolences to Artie’s entire family.”
According to the firm’s website, Eaves specialized in medical malpractice defense, representing doctors and hospitals in high-stakes litigation.
Authorities urge anyone with information regarding the case to contact the Phoenix Police Department or submit an anonymous tip to Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino, leaving one man dead and another injured. Prince George’s County Police confirmed the fatality in a statement released on social media.
According to investigators, two adult men were struck by gunfire during the incident.
One victim was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.
The second victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury after a bullet grazed him and was treated at the scene or a nearby medical facility.
Police stated that the suspect fled the location immediately after the shooting and remains at large.
At this time, officials have not released information regarding what led up to the incident. However, investigators emphasized that preliminary findings suggest the shooting was not a random act of violence.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the victims or provided a suspect description.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Prince George’s County Police as the search for the shooter continues.