YUMA — A 19-year-old was flown to a Phoenix hospital after being shot several times at a house party in Yuma early Saturday, police said.
The shooting happened near 45th Avenue and 16th Street just after midnight, Arizona’s Family reported. Officers responding to a report of a person shot found the young man with multiple gunshot wounds.
Investigators said a party was going on at a home in the area when an argument broke out, leading to the gunfire.
The victim was taken to a Yuma hospital and then flown to Phoenix in serious condition. City officials said he was fighting for his life.
Police have not announced an arrest or released the names of anyone involved.
Yuma police ask anyone with information to call (928) 373-4700. Tipsters who want to stay anonymous can call 78-CRIME at (928) 782-7463.
Sources: Arizona’s Family. Thee Arizona Times uses AI-assisted reporting reviewed against the sources listed.
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