Woman accused of fatally shooting mother near Prescott trailhead
PRESCOTT, Ariz. - A woman is in custody after Yavapai County Sheriff's deputies say she shot and killed her mother near a Prescott area trailhead and campground.
What we know:
According to deputies, the woman called 911 from near the White Spar Trailhead around 1 p.m. on Sept. 27, saying she shot her mom.
The victim was found with a gunshot wound at the scene. First responders arrived and attempted life-saving measures, but the mother was pronounced dead.
She was later identified as 49-year-old Stephanie Leiker of Buckeye.
Dig deeper:
The suspect, identified as 28-year-old Ashley Leiker of Dewey, turned herself in to deputies. There are no other suspects, officials said.
Leiker is accused of first-degree murder.
What we don't know:
The motive for the shooting remains under investigation.
Map of the nearby area of the trailhead.
The Source: Information in this report was gathered from deputies with the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office.