Teen arrested following discharge of gun that killed teen girl in south Phoenix
Jan 16, 2024, 8:00 AM
A man died following a shooting at a west Phoenix home on Jan. 25, 2024. (AP File Photo)
(AP File Photo)
PHOENIX — A teenager was arrested over the weekend after his alleged mishandling of a firearm resulted in the death of a teen girl in south Phoenix, authorities said.
Officers responded to a call about a shooting at a home near Seventh Avenue and Broadway Road late Saturday night, the Phoenix Police Department said.
When they arrived, 15-year-old Daniella Espinosa was found lying on the ground with a gunshot wound, police said. Espinosa taken to a hospital, where she later died.
A man was also hit by gunfire. Somebody at the scene took him to a hospital with injuries that aren’t considered life-threatening.
Detectives learned that a teenage boy, who has not been identified, was inside the home with a firearm just before the shooting.
“The suspect was seen manipulating the firearm that resulted in multiple shots being fired that struck the two victims,” Sgt. Phil Krynsky said in a press release.
The teen was referred to the Juvenile Court Center for multiple charges, including second-degree murder and aggravated assault.
The investigation is ongoing.
