LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ — A man is in jail after allegedly breaking into his family’s home, killing one and injuring multiple others.
According to Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, a 61-year-old woman called 911 to report someone breaking into her home near Dysart and Camelback roads. The suspect turned out to be her son, Xavier Salazar.
The woman was home with her 2-year-old grandson, the grandson’s 21-year-old mother and her husband.
The woman said she was attacked by Salazar. When deputies arrived, they saw evidence of the break-in as well as Salazar with a woman pinned to the ground. Deputies were able to force entry and take Salazar into custody.
Deputies were made aware of the woman’s husband, 58-year-old Joseph Salazar, who was injured upstairs. Despite rendering aid, emergency personnel declared Joseph dead at the scene.
Both women in the home were taken to the hospital with multiple injuries. The child was not hurt during the ordeal.
MCSO says deputies recovered a knife and hammer from the scene.
Salazar was booked into jail on multiple charges including first-degree murder, burglary, and aggravated assault.
