WOMAN DEAD

Mesa PD investigates shooting outside Superstition Springs Mall

Mesa police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Monday afternoon inside a car at Superstition Springs Mall.

Authorities said preliminary information indicated that a 16-year-old boy “accidentally/negligently” fired a handgun inside the car on Monday, Oct. 24.

The gunshot struck a 20-year-old woman.

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WOMAN DEAD

Mesa PD investigates shooting outside Superstition Springs Mall

Posted Tuesday, October 25, 2022 6:25 am

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Mesa police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Monday afternoon inside a car at Superstition Springs Mall.

Authorities said preliminary information indicated that a 16-year-old boy “accidentally/negligently” fired a handgun inside the car on Monday, Oct. 24.

The gunshot struck a 20-year-old woman.

The woman was taken to a hospital where she was pronounced dead, police said.

The 16-year-old suspect was taken into custody, police said.