FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Kingman Police Department
Chief Rusty Cooper
Deputy Chief Joel Freed
Public Information Officer
Office: (928) 753-2191 x8180
FAX: (928) 753-2542
www.kingmanpolice.com

Kingman, AZ – Saturday, October 19, 2024

RELEASE #: 1

**Attempted Murder by Domestic Violence**

The Kingman Police Department reported the arrest of Scott Lee Van Hook Sr, 66 of Kingman, on the charge of Attempted 2nd Degree Murder by Domestic Violence on Friday, October 18th, around 12:45pm.

Officers responded to a residence in the 3500 block of North Adams Street upon receiving a report of a physical altercation and a possible shooting. Upon arrival, officers found Van Hook and the victim, a 39-year-old male, inside the residence.

Investigations revealed that the altercation between the family members ended with Van Hook firing one round, which struck the victim in the chest. Medical assistance was provided to the victim at the scene. The victim was then transferred to Kingman Regional Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.

Scott Lee Van Hook Sr admitted his involvement in the incident and was subsequently detained at the Mohave County Adult Detention Facility.

For further information, please contact Deputy Chief Joel Freed at jfreed@cityofkingman.gov

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