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

On Thursday, September 24 at approximately 7 p.m., officers were dispatched in response 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, 23, was airlifted to a hospital in Las Vegas for treatment of gunshot wounds to his 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 after sustaining a gunshot wound to his stomach.

Investigators have identified Quijada as the primary aggressor in the shooting through interviews and evidence collected during the investigation. After receiving treatment and being released from the hospital, Quijada was arrested on charges including 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. He was subsequently booked into the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

Detectives determined that the altercation occurred between family members. During a confrontation, Quijada reportedly discharged several rounds at the two male victims. Another individual fired at Quijada and is currently being sought by investigators.

This shooting remains an active and ongoing investigation. Additional details will be released as they become available.

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