FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 03, 2026

On August 1, 2026, at approximately 1:42 p.m., officers with the Lake Havasu City Police Department responded to a reported shooting in the 900 block of Coconut Grove Drive. Upon arrival, officers located two individuals deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. The preliminary investigation indicates the incident resulted from a domestic violence-related dispute that occurred inside the residence.

Investigators determined that a male and female were involved in an argument related to impending divorce proceedings. During the dispute, a physical altercation occurred between the male and his adult son, who was attempting to intervene and de-escalate the situation. Following the altercation, the male retrieved a shotgun from another room in the residence and shot the female multiple times. He then moved to a separate room within the home, where he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The deceased male has been identified as 60-year-old Lake Havasu City resident Brian Smith. The deceased female has been identified as 49-year-old Lake Havasu City resident Laura Smith.

The investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Lake Havasu City Police Department at (928) 855-1171. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may contact Havasu Silent Witness at (928) 854-TIPS (8477).