An overnight shooting in Yuma, Arizona has left two people dead and five others wounded at a teen party, authorities said.
The seven victims were shot on S.J Edward Drive, only three miles away from the Yuma International Airport, at around 11 p.m. Saturday.
The Yuma Police Department said that the decedents were aged 19 and 20 years old; both died at Yuma Regional Medical Center.
The other victims ranged in age from 15 to 19. A 16-year-old boy is listed in critical condition after sustaining life-threatening wounds.
“It is still an ongoing investigation, so there was a lot of witnesses there,” Sgt. Lori Franklin told local reporters.
“Everybody's being interviewed, everything's being double-checked, everything's being gone over.”
“At this time, this all I have. They are actively working on this, and if we have an update, we will let everybody know.”
No arrests were made in connection with the shooting.
The mother of one of the injured victims said that her son was shot in the leg and arm after being caught in the crossfire.
“My kid attended a party like 15-year-olds do,” she said. “Is this what is happening in Yuma now? I am sickened, saddened, and pissed off. We need to do better.”
