Arizona investigators seek person of interest in deadly New Year’s Day shooting

PHOENIX – Authorities are seeking a person of interest in the shooting death of a juvenile in Globe early on New Year’s Day.

A person called 911 to say his friend had been shot by an unknown suspect around 1:05 a.m. Thursday, according to the Gila County Sheriff’s Office (GSCO).

The shooting occurred at a home where people were gathered for a New Year’s celebration on the 5700 block of McKinney Avenue in Globe’s Central Heights area.

The victim, whose name and age were not released, was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries and died that afternoon.

Who is the person of interest in New Year’s Day shooting in Globe?

Investigators said the suspect may have fled on foot and been picked up by an unknown vehicle.

They also identified 19-year-old Deshawn Tarango as a person of interest in the deadly shooting.

Anybody with information about Tarango’s whereabouts or the case in general is asked to call the GCSO Detectives Division at 928-402-1872.

No other details were made available. The investigation is ongoing.

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