Man taken to hospital after being shot in the head
SOMERTON, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Yuma County Sheriff's Office (YCSO) said a 31-year-old was taken to the hospital after being shot in the head Thursday afternoon.
Deputies received reports of a shooting close to 6 p.m. Thursday, near County 19th Street and Avenue E in Somerton.
Upon arrival, deputies found the 31-year-old man unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the head.
Paramedics transported the man to Yuma Regional Medical Center in critical condition but later airlifted him to St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix.
The man is faced with life-threatening injuries, according to YCSO.
No suspect has been arrested.
YCSO continues to investigate the shooting. Anyone with information regarding this case, please contact the YCSO at 928-783-4427 or 78-CRIME to remain anonymous.
