YUMA, Ariz. – The Yuma Police Department said it has arrested a man tied to a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 15-year-old teen. YPD said 18-year-old Christopher Carreno is behind bars facing 34 felony charges, including first degree murder.
It all stems from an incident in January when multiple shots were fired into a vehicle. Some of the shots struck 15-year-old Victor Sanchez. He was taken to a Phoenix area hospital but died days later.
YPD said this case is considered gang related and is still under investigation.
The Yuma Police Department encourages anyone with any information about this case to please call the Detective Escott at (928) 373-4680, or Sergeant Martin at (928)-373-4758 or 78-Crime at (928) 782-7463 to remain anonymous.