Crime

Man accused of aggravated assault is back in court

Published August 16, 2024 11:11 AM

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - A young man that turned himself following a shooting in the area of South Avenue 8 1/2 E, according to Yuma Police Department (YPD) returns to court to see if he will be formally charged.

The 18-year-old suspect is facing four felony counts including two aggravated assault charges.

YPD says officers responded to a call of a man possibly shot in a desert area around South Avenue 8 1/2 E at about 5:09 p.m. on August 13.

A 19-year-old man was found with gunshot wounds and was flown to a Phoenix area hospital in critical condition.

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