YUMA, Ariz. — Yuma police are investigating a shooting that left two people dead, and five others including teenagers hurt, according to a statement released on Facebook. At the time of the release, no arrests have been made.
Officers were called to the 3800 block of S. J Edward Drive late Saturday night for reports of a shooting in the area. When police arrived, they found several people with gunshot wounds.
A 19-year-old male was taken to the hospital before police arrived where he died of his injuries. A 20-year-old man was taken to the hospital by first responders where he later died.
A 16-year-old male was flown to Phoenix with life-threatening injuries.
Other victims included four young men ages 15, 16, 18, and 19 who all had non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.
Yuma police said that several off-duty law enforcement officers in the area "assisted with the incident."
The investigation is still underway, and there are no suspects in custody.
The Yuma Police Department encourages anyone with information about the shooting to call the department at 928-373-4700, or 78-Crime at 928-782-7463 to remain anonymous.
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