Mohave Valley, Ariz. – July 31, 2026 – Bullhead City Police have taken homicide suspect Christopher Pratt into custody after receiving information that Pratt was at a residence in the 7800 block of Canadian Street in Mohave Valley, Arizona. The Bullhead City Police Department, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service, AZ Department of Public Safety, Mohave County Sheriff’s K9 and GIITEM State Gang Task Force, executed a search warrant at the residence. Just before midnight on Friday, July 31, Pratt exited the home and was taken into custody without incident on homicide-related charges.

A message from Bullhead City Chief of Police Paul George:
“Our community is safer today because a violent and dangerous offender is off our streets. The victim’s family can sleep a little easier tonight knowing that the person responsible for taking their loved one’s life is being brought to justice. I commend every member of our team for the long hours, relentless effort, and unwavering commitment that led to the arrest of Pratt. This case is also a testament to the strength of our partnerships with fellow law enforcement agencies, and I want to thank each of them for their assistance in ensuring our communities remain safe. Throughout this investigation, multiple individuals were contacted and arrested as we pursued every lead to locate Pratt. Let this serve as a clear message: if you commit a violent crime in our community, we will use every lawful resource available to find you. We will knock on doors, follow every lead, and stop every vehicle we have legal cause to stop until you are found and held accountable. The past several days are proof of our commitment to protecting this community and delivering justice for victims.”

BACKGROUND:
On July 18 at about 5:30 p.m., Bullhead City Police responded to the 1800 block of Coronado Drive for a shooting. The victim, identified as 43-year-old Manuel Sauceda Medrano of Mohave Valley, suffered a gunshot wound to both legs. He later died on July 22 at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas, NV from complications related to his injuries. The investigation determined the shooting occurred in the 800 block of Sea Spray Drive, where Christopher Pratt reportedly shot Manuel Sauceda Medrano while he was a passenger in a vehicle. Detectives identified Pratt as the suspect and learned he had prior altercations with the victim. The investigation is ongoing.

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