FATAL SHOOTING UPDATE

The Bullhead City Police Department has arrested the outstanding suspect involved in the shooting that occurred on 9/24 in the 1800 block of Coral Isle Drive. Last night (9/30), Jaquim Adoraim Juarez, 20, of Bullhead City, turned himself in to the department. He was arrested for attempted second‐degree murder, aggravated assault, disorderly conduct with a deadly weapon, and misconduct involving a weapon.

During the incident, Jaquim Juarez reportedly shot Julio Quijada, 26, of Bullhead City, in the stomach. Quijada was treated and released from the hospital. He was arrested that same night on multiple felony charges, including second‐degree murder, as detectives identified him as the primary aggressor in the altercation. Quijada reportedly shot and killed 22‐year‐old Kenneth Schmidt of Kingman and also reportedly shot another male, age 23, who is currently receiving treatment at a Las Vegas hospital; that victim is now in stable condition. Juarez fled the scene prior to officers’ arrival and disposed of the firearm, which was later recovered by police. He is currently booked into the Mohave County Jail in Kingman. The investigation remains ongoing.

ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE

BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. – September 25, 2026 – The Bullhead City Police Department is investigating a homicide after three individuals were shot outside a residence in the 1800 block of Coral Isle Drive.

On Thursday, September 24 at approximately 7 p.m., officers responded to reports of multiple shots fired. A 22‐year‐old male was pronounced deceased at the scene after suffering multiple gunshot wounds to his chest, back, and head; his identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. A second male victim, age 23, was airlifted to a Las Vegas hospital for treatment of gunshot wounds to the chest and remains in critical condition. The third male victim, Julio Cesar Quijada, 26, of Bullhead City, was transported to Western Arizona Regional Medical Center for treatment of a gunshot wound to the stomach.

Through the course of the investigation and interviews, detectives identified Quijada as the primary aggressor in the shooting. After being treated and released from the hospital, he was arrested and charged with second‐degree murder, attempted second‐degree murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, disorderly conduct with a deadly weapon, and unlawful discharge of a firearm within city limits. Detectives determined the altercation occurred between family members. During the confrontation, Quijada reportedly fired several rounds at the two male victims, and another individual is believed to have shot at him. Authorities are currently seeking that individual. This investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional details will be released as they become available.

The information provided above is offered as a public service and as a demonstration of government transparency. Persons arrested, accused, or sought for questioning should not be presumed guilty of any charge or allegation. In some cases, criminal charges may not be pursued against individuals initially arrested, accused, or sought for questioning.