Authorities in Tuba City, Arizona, have made a significant breakthrough in a recent shooting incident on the Navajo Nation, which left one person dead and two others wounded. Derick Myron, 44, was apprehended by Navajo Police on Thursday morning without incident at a residence in Tuba City.
The incident, which occurred earlier in the week, sent shockwaves through the small community of Cameron, located about 50 miles north of Flagstaff. Myron is suspected of fatally shooting one person and injuring two others in what authorities describe as a domestic violence incident.
According to a criminal complaint, Myron faces multiple charges, including second-degree murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and use of a firearm in a crime of violence. The complaint alleges that Myron became agitated over his ex-partner’s new relationship and confronted the victim, identified in court records by the initials C.G., resulting in a fatal altercation.
Witnesses reported that Myron fired multiple shots, striking both C.G. and another individual, while a third victim sustained injuries during the incident. Following the shooting, Myron fled the scene in a pickup truck, prompting a brief shelter-in-place order for residents in the area.
Law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, launched a widespread search for Myron, considering him armed and dangerous. A federal arrest warrant was issued for Myron on Wednesday, leading to his eventual apprehension in Tuba City.
The arrest comes as a relief to residents of Cameron and surrounding areas, who had been on edge following the shooting. With Myron now in custody, authorities are focusing on the legal proceedings ahead, with Myron’s initial federal court appearance scheduled in Flagstaff.
Matthew Poirier, a Coconino County public defender assigned to represent Myron, declined to comment on the case, citing the ongoing legal process. However, he confirmed that the next scheduled court date is Monday, indicating the swift progression of the case through the judicial system.
Authorities are withholding the names and ages of the victims, respecting their families’ privacy during this difficult time.