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On August 12, a 20-year-old man was arrested after police say he fired up to 20 rounds in a neighborhood on the San Carlos Apache Reservation. San Carlos Apache Police responded to the New Moonbase Community around 9:30 p.m. after multiple calls reported rapid gunfire and muzzle flashes. Officers said they found Julius Benavides outside a home holding a firearm. Police said Benavides initially refused commands and backed into the doorway while manipulating the weapon. During the encounter, an officer reported hearing another round being chambered while Benavides was standing in the shadows. He eventually tossed the firearm and surrendered. Because of the number of shots fired, officers searched the surrounding area and the home for possible victims. No injuries were reported. Benavides was booked on multiple counts, including misconduct involving weapons, misuse of a firearm, disorderly conduct by discharging a weapon and interfering with a law enforcement officer. The incide...

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