Two people, including a juvenile, were arrested in connection to the deaths of a Gila River Police officer and a community member.
The FBI announced the arrest on June 2, a day after Gila River Police Officer Joshua Briese and an unnamed person were killed in a shooting around 2 a.m. in Santan, which is located in District 4 of the Gila River Indian Community.Another officer was injured in the incident, the FBI news release said."Two subjects have been identified and were taken into custody yesterday. One is an adult and the other is a juvenile.
"While the FBI does not comment on operational specifics, the FBI and Gila River PD are conducting interviews, gathering evidence, sharing information, and collectively working to identify all angles of the investigation. There is a widely variable pace to investigations given the need for methodical and thorough evidence-gathering," the FBI said. Once the investigation is complete, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona will determine a "charging decision.
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