GILBERT, Ariz. — One Dead in Residential Shooting; Police Confirm No Ongoing Threat
A quiet Gilbert neighborhood was rocked by tragedy Monday afternoon after a deadly shooting left one person dead, prompting a swift and ongoing investigation by local authorities.
According to the Gilbert Police Department (GPD), officers were dispatched to a residence near the intersection of Power and Germann roads shortly after 4:30 p.m. following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, law enforcement officers discovered two individuals involved in the incident. One person was pronounced dead at the scene. The second individual was located by authorities and is cooperating with the investigation.
Police have confirmed that the shooting was an isolated event involving just the two individuals and that no other people were harmed during the incident. Investigators have emphasized that there is no danger to the public, and no suspects are at large.
“The scene is secure, and there are no outstanding suspects. This appears to be an isolated incident with no threat to the surrounding community,” a GPD spokesperson told 12News. Law enforcement officers remained on-site well into the evening, securing the perimeter, collecting evidence, and speaking with potential witnesses.
Authorities have not yet released the names, ages, or relationship of the individuals involved, pending next-of-kin notification and further investigation. For now, the motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and police are working diligently to piece together the series of events that led to the fatal altercation.
Residents in the typically peaceful suburban neighborhood expressed shock at the heavy police presence and the news of the fatal shooting. “We’ve never had anything like this happen here,” said one neighbor, who asked not to be identified. “It’s a quiet area, with families and kids. To know someone died just a few doors down is really unsettling.”
Several streets in the immediate area were briefly closed off to allow investigators to process the scene thoroughly. Gilbert Police urged the public to avoid the area during the active investigation and thanked the community for their cooperation and patience.
As investigators continue to work through the evidence, they are asking anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Those who may have heard or seen anything unusual around the time of the shooting are encouraged to contact GPD directly.
While more details are expected in the coming days, the Gilbert Police Department has reiterated its assurance that the situation is under control and the neighborhood remains safe.
This tragedy comes as communities across the country grapple with the ripple effects of gun violence — even in neighborhoods that seldom see crime. As the investigation unfolds, local residents are left trying to come to terms with what happened and hoping for clarity and healing in the aftermath.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.