Police activity in Somerton tied to Yuma shooting
UPDATE (5:06 P.M.)
One person has been arrested in Somerton as authorities sought a person of interest linked to the shooting of two victims in Yuma Wednesday afternoon.
Authorities are still at the scene located in the area of Fulton Street and Somerton Avenue.
Join us tonight for the latest details.
ORIGINAL STORY
Authorities are in the area of Fulton Street and Somerton Avenue looking for a person of interest linked to the shooting of two victims in Yuma Wednesday afternoon, according to the Somerton Police Department.
We received reports of a lockdown placed at Somerton Middle School Wednesday afternoon that has since been lifted.
The Yuma Police Department, Somerton Police Department, and ATF are currently at the scene.
Be sure to stay with us as we continue to update this story.
ORIGINAL STORY
The Yuma Police Department said two people were shot Wednesday afternoon.
YPD said they received a call of shots fired at 12:02 p.m. near W. 21st Street and Avenue A.
Police said three cars were involved in the incident. One car struck All Seasons Florist back wall.
No suspects have been arrested at this time.
Officers said there is a soft lockdown at YRMC because they don’t have any suspects in custody and to protect the two injured.
The two suspects have non-life threatening injuries.
