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Suspect in shooting near Yuma Civic Center read his formal charges

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February 5, 2026 5:29 PM
Published 9:44 AM

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The man accused of trying to murder two people near the Yuma Civic Center was read his formal charges Thursday afternoon.

22-year-old Jonathan Garcia is facing four counts. This includes two counts of attempted first degree murder and two counts of aggravated assault.

Garcia is accused of shooting at two victims in a car near the Yuma Civic Center Monday night.

Neither of the victims were hurt, but the car did take some damage.

Garcia was arrested Tuesday morning, and his bond remains at $250,000,000 cash only.

Garcia is scheduled to be back in court on February 13.

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