Teenage boy shot, killed in Mesa; suspects sought
MESA, Ariz. - Police say they are investigating a shooting at an apartment complex in Mesa that left a teenager dead.
Mesa Police say the shooting happened near Gilbert Road and University Drive. Officers responded just before 8:30 p.m. on April 11 to multiple 911 calls of shots fired in the area.
When they got to the scene, officers found 14-year-old Joshua Ybarra, who had been shot. He was taken to a hospital where he later died.
"Officers started to canvass the area and found several locations throughout the complex where shots were fired," Det. Brandi George said. "Multiple witnesses were interviewed and provided relevant information for investigators to follow."
It's unclear what led up to the shooting, but police say the suspects have not been identified and remain on the loose.
Residents say the sound of gunshots from time to time comes with the territory.
"I called 911 because it was an emergency, and we had children running around," Corinna Groomer said. "And then I heard a child was down, so I ran over there, and they were already giving him CPR."
"He just walked out and got shot," said Ybarra's sister, Haley Ybarra. "I just want justice for my brother. Justice for my brother."
If you have any information, you're asked to call police at 480-644-2211.