Man arrested after fatal shooting at Casa Grande business
Police say a fight between three men outside a liquor store ended in one death and one injury on Friday evening.
By Nikhil Petrov ·
A 40-year-old man is in custody after a shooting in Casa Grande killed a 49-year-old man and injured a 41-year-old man on Friday evening.
Casa Grande Police received a call at 5:25 p.m. on Oct. 30 regarding a fight involving three men near the Liquor Factory on East Florence Boulevard. Investigators stated the scuffle started in the parking lot, moved inside the business, and then returned outside. The group eventually crossed the street toward the Pinal County Federal Credit Union. During the argument, the 49-year-old man was shot and died despite receiving first aid. The 41-year-old man sustained injuries and was transported to Banner Casa Grande Medical Center for treatment.
Detectives identified the 40-year-old man as the person who fired the weapon. He was taken into custody and brought to the Casa Grande Police Department. Police have not released the suspect's name or details about what triggered the fight. It is also unclear how the 41-year-old man was hurt or if the three men knew each other before the incident.
The case remains an active investigation. No further details were provided by officials on Friday night.
Source: KUTP
