Incident

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2-27-2017 Arizona Avondale 1-1

Location

February 27, 2017

Best Buy

Incident Address

Avondale, Arizona

Participants

Type: Victim
Name: Melissa Mendez
Age: 26
Age Group: Adult 18+
Gender: Female
Status: Killed

Type: Subject-Suspect
Name: Henry Cota Jr
Age: 27
Age Group: Adult 18+
Gender: Male
Status: Injured

Incident Characteristics

Shot - Wounded/Injured
Shot - Dead (murder, accidental, or suicide)
Suicide - Attempt
Attempted Murder/Suicide (one variable unsuccessful)
Domestic Violence

Notes

shot female cashier then self, dv

Guns Involved

1 gun involved.

Type: Unknown

Sources

URL: http://www.azfamily.com/story/34615870/shooting-at-avondale-best-buy-leaves-2-wounded-no-suspect-outstanding

URL: http://www.cbs5az.com/story/34615870/woman-dies-in-shooting-at-avondale-best-buy-man-still-critical

URL: http://www.abc15.com/news/region-west-valley/avondale/woman-dies-after-shooting-inside-avondale-best-buy

District

Congressional District: 3
State Senate District: 19
State House District: 19