A tragic incident occurred on Sunday night at a restaurant and event venue in Glendale, Arizona, resulting in three fatalities and five injuries. The city manager’s office confirmed on Monday that the shooting was an isolated incident involving individuals known to each other. The altercation began during a “concert/car show” event at El Camaron Gigante, a steak and seafood restaurant in Glendale, located about 10 miles northwest of downtown Phoenix.
According to Jose Miguel Santiago, a communications manager for Glendale, the fight escalated outside the venue in the parking lot, leading to the exchange of gunfire among the individuals involved. The victims included a 17-year-old boy and two men aged 21 and 29, with the 17-year-old and 29-year-old being brothers.
The five injured individuals, consisting of two women aged 20 and 21, two men aged 20 and 23, and a 16-year-old boy who underwent surgery and is expected to recover fully, sustained gunshot wounds or shrapnel injuries. The names of the victims will be released once their next of kin have been notified.
Authorities are now focusing on determining the number of shooters involved and the types of weapons used during the incident. Approximately 200 to 300 people were present at the event, and the police have detained several individuals for questioning, although no suspects have been arrested. No law enforcement officers or security personnel discharged their firearms during the event.
The incident in Glendale adds to the tally of 97 mass shootings in the United States this year, defined as incidents where four or more individuals are wounded or killed, excluding the shooters. A witness, Lupe Rodriguez, described the chaotic scene, recounting the distressing moments following the shooting.
The investigation is ongoing to ensure a thorough examination of the circumstances and to bring justice to the victims. Additional details have been added to the story, and for more news and updates, visit CNN.com.
