GLENDALE, AZ – A tragic shooting unfolded Sunday evening outside a local restaurant, resulting in three fatalities and five injuries. The incident occurred at Camaron Gigante, a venue that had been hosting a concert. According to the Glendale Police Department, the event escalated into chaos when a group of individuals began fighting, which later turned into a gun battle in the parking lot.
Among the deceased are two brothers, aged 17 and 29, along with a 21-year-old man. The five injured individuals include two women, aged 20 and 21, and three men, aged 16, 20, and 23. The 16-year-old male remains in critical condition after undergoing surgery but is expected to recover. Police have confirmed that the shooting was an isolated incident and does not pose a broader threat to the community.
Glendale Police spokesperson Jose Santiago emphasized the rapid response of law enforcement, who arrived on the scene within minutes of the first shots being fired. No officers were injured, and none fired their weapons during the incident. Despite the swift police action, the suspects involved in the shooting remain at large.
Authorities are actively seeking information from the public to help identify and apprehend the suspects. Santiago noted that several social media videos have circulated, aiding the investigation. The police department urges anyone with information to come forward to ensure these individuals are taken off the streets.
The investigation is currently focused on the homicide aspect, but police have indicated that they will also look into the venue’s handling of the situation, particularly regarding crowd control and security measures. The restaurant, relatively new to the area, has not experienced incidents of this nature before.
As the community grapples with the aftermath of this violence, the police department remains committed to bringing justice to the victims and their families. The investigation is ongoing, with officers working diligently to piece together the events that led to this tragic outcome.