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Two dead, 1 hurt in shooting at party in Rimrock in Yavapai County

YCSO asking the public to avoid the residential area during the investigation
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Posted at 8:06 AM, Oct 16, 2022
and last updated 2022-10-16 17:04:32-04

RIMROCK, AZ — Two people were killed and another was hurt during a shooting at a party in Rimrock Saturday night, officials say.

Yavapai County Sheriff's Office says deputies were called to investigate reports of a shooting around 11 p.m.

A large group was partying at the location of the shooting, where two people were shot and killed. A third victim suffered a minor injury from a gunshot wound.

The victims have since been identified as Rafael Zapata of Camp Verde and Efrain Arreola of Rimrock, both 27 years old.

YCSO says they do not believe anyone is outstanding and that all people involved have been identified and located.

A suspect was taken into custody on a first-degree murder charge.

The incident is still under investigation and YCSO is asking the public to avoid the area of Top O The Morning Drive in Rimrock.