Crime
15-Year-Old Fatally Shoots Another Teen Before Turning Gun on Himself in remote area of Tonto Basin, Arizona
Sheriff J. Adam Shepherd has provided an update on a tragic shooting that occurred on the evening of November 30, 2024, in a remote area of Tonto Basin, Arizona.
At approximately 11:09 PM, deputies from the Gila County Sheriff’s Office and firefighter/paramedics from the Tonto Basin Fire Department responded to a report of two teenage males who had sustained gunshot wounds.
According to the initial report, a 15-year-old male had allegedly shot another 15-year-old male before turning the firearm on himself.
Upon arrival, first responders discovered both teens with gunshot wounds to the head.
One of the individuals was pronounced deceased at the scene, while the other was found alive but critically injured.
Immediate emergency care was provided, and the surviving teen was airlifted to a trauma center in Phoenix for further treatment.
Preliminary investigations revealed that a group of seven individuals, aged 15 to 20, was present at the time of the shooting.
Authorities also noted that all but one of the individuals had been consuming alcohol.
The Gila County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Unit is actively investigating the incident to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Sheriff Shepherd expressed gratitude to the Tonto Basin Fire Department for their swift and coordinated response. He also extended his condolences to the victims’ families and the Tonto Basin community during this difficult time as the investigation continues.
Further updates will be released as more information becomes available.
Crime
33-year-old Shawn Egner killed in Hamilton shooting
The other individual involved remained at the scene and is currently cooperating with detectives.
HAMILTON, OH — The Hamilton Police Department is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning, leaving 33-year-old Shawn Egner dead.
Police responded to reports of shots fired around 5:45 a.m. in the 1100 block of Clovernook Drive, located off Southern Hills Lane near Hamilton Cleves Pike Road (Ohio 128).
Upon arrival, officers discovered Egner suffering from gunshot wounds.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to initial emergency communications, Egner was allegedly shot during an altercation involving two adults.
The other individual involved remained at the scene and is currently cooperating with detectives.
Police initially reported that the suspect may have fled in a purple Honda Civic, but further investigation has clarified that no additional suspects are being sought at this time.
Hamilton Police Spokesman Sgt. Brian Ungerbuehler stated that while detectives are interviewing the person involved in the altercation, no charges have been filed.
The decision regarding potential charges will be made in consultation with the Butler County Prosecutor’s Office as the investigation progresses.
Officers blocked off Southern Hills Lane at Hamilton Cleves Pike Road for several hours to process the scene, gather evidence, and interview witnesses.
The motive behind the altercation that led to Egner’s death remains under investigation, and police have not released further details about what may have caused the confrontation.
“This investigation is still in its early stages,” said Sgt. Ungerbuehler. “We are working diligently to piece together the events that led to this tragic outcome.”
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact Detective Ruhl at 513-868-5811, ext. 1271. Tips can remain anonymous.
The Hamilton Police Department will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.