# @downinnadesert on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DX0L0NrgfwX
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- **Posted:** 2026-05-01T22:13:46.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Down In The Desert🌵 (@downinnadesert) — https://gondola.cc/downinnadesert

## Caption

A 17-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting in El Mirage that took the life of a teen boy and left another injured.

Police say the incident happened Monday night near Dreyfus Drive, close to Thunderbird and El Mirage roads. First responders found 17-year-old Ashtin Evans seriously injured. He was taken to the hospital, where he later passed away.

Another teen boy was also injured  is expected to recover.

Investigators later identified a 17-year-old suspect, who was taken into custody and booked on charges including second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder.

Officials say the investigation is still ongoing, and additional details have not yet been released.

Family and friends have since held a vigil for Evans, who was a local high school student and athlete.

Via Arizona’s Family

What do you think needs to change to prevent situations like this?

#Arizona #ElMirage #PhoenixAZ #AZNews #WestValley

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