On June 22, 2023, at approximately 12:40 p.m. Lake Havasu City Police Officers were
dispatched to a residence within the 3000 block of Appaloosa Dr. regarding a shooting. The
caller advised dispatch that she just shot a male subject who was in her residence.

Upon officers’ arrival, they contacted the shooter who was identified as 60-year-old Lake
Havasu City resident Julia Peat. Officers also located a male subject within the residence,
who has been identified a 69-year-old male, deceased from several gunshot wounds.

Detectives from the Lake Havasu City Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit
responded to investigate the scene. During the investigation, it was found that Peat, who was
in a dating relationship with the male, intentionally shot him. Peat claimed that she was in fear
for her life due to reportedly hearing about some possible past criminal history; however, the
investigation revealed that the victim did not threaten or harm Peat at the time of the shooting.
As a result of no valid self-defense claim, Peat was arrested and charged with first-degree
homicide.

The investigation is ongoing, and further pertinent details will be released as they become
available. The male victim’s next-of-kin has not yet been notified. Therefore, his identity has
not been disclosed at this time.