On the night of April 3rd, 2021, a fatal house party in Yuma, Arizona, ended in tragedy as two individuals were killed and three others were injured in a mass shooting. The shooting occurred at a residence on the 400 block of South Madison Avenue, where a group of people had gathered to celebrate a birthday party.
According to reports, over 30 bullets were fired during the shooting, which lasted for several minutes. The victims were identified as 16-year-old Xavier Junior Soto and 22-year-old Jesus Alberto Castro. Both individuals were pronounced dead at the scene.
The Yuma Police Department immediately launched an investigation into the shooting and began interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence. The department also issued a statement urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward and assist with the investigation.
As the investigation progressed, police were able to identify a suspect in the shooting. On April 7th, 2021, 18-year-old Jose Angel Hernandez was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder and three counts of aggravated assault.
The shooting has left the Yuma community in shock and mourning. A vigil was held in honor of the victims, where friends and family members gathered to pay their respects and remember the lives lost.
The Yuma Police Department has emphasized the importance of community involvement in solving crimes like this. They have urged anyone with information about the shooting to come forward and assist with the investigation.
This tragic event serves as a reminder of the devastating impact that gun violence can have on communities. It is important for individuals to take responsibility for their actions and for communities to come together to prevent future tragedies from occurring.
The identification of the victims in the Yuma mass shooting is a somber reminder of the human toll of gun violence. As the investigation continues, it is our hope that justice will be served and that the Yuma community can begin to heal from this senseless act of violence.
