The
following is an update pertaining to the shooting incident from Wednesday, May
8, 2018 at 822 S. Alma School:
At
this time, the investigation has revealed that Special Agents from ICE Homeland
Security Investigations, were working a narcotics investigation and met the
suspects at 822 S. Alma School Road, Mesa. During their meeting, one of
the suspects produced a handgun and pointed it at the Special Agent in an
apparent attempt to rob him. The Special Agent produced his duty weapon
and fired at this suspect. Additional Agents quickly arrived and
also engaged the suspect as he continued to point his weapon at the Special
Agents. The suspect was struck by multiple rounds which ended the
confrontation. The suspect involved in the shooting incident has been
identified at Giovanny Leon, age 23. We have been advised that Mr.
Leon has succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Mr. Leon’s
next of kin have been notified.
The
second suspect involved was arrested inside the vehicle and has been identified
as Carlos Casillas-Mendoza, age 18. During his interview,
Casillas-Mendoza admitted his involvement in the attempted robbery of the
Federal Agents. He has been booked on one count of First Degree Murder
(Felony Murder Rule), one count of Armed Robbery, and one count of Aggravated
Robbery.
The
investigation is still ongoing at this time.
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| Carlos Casillas-Mendoza |
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