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Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Yahoo
Show Low man accused of shooting, killing 1-year-old daughter in front of her mother
A Show Low man was indicted for the shooting death of his 1-year-old daughter, the Navajo County Attorney's Office said. Adam Joseph Montoya, 27, is accused of shooting and killing his daughter with an AR-15 rifle in front of the baby's mother on Feb. 3, according to a Facebook post from the county attorney's office. The child was taken to the hospital but died about an hour later due to her injuries, the Show Low Police Department said. The shooting occurred at a home near the 1700 block of West Merrill in Show Low around 10 p.m., according to police. A Navajo County grand jury indicted Montoya on Feb. 11. He faces one count of second-degree murder, a Class 1 felony, and one count of child abuse, a Class 2 felony. Montoya is being held on a $1 million bond in the Navajo County Jail. His next court date is March 6. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Show Low man indicted in shooting death of 1-year-old daughter
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Yahoo
Ariz. Father Accused of Fatally Shooting 1-Year-Old Daughter with Assault Rifle in Front of Child's Mother
An Arizona father has been charged with murder after authorities allege he fatally shot his toddler daughter in front of the child's mother. On Feb. 11, Adam Joseph Montoya, 27, was indicted by a grand jury on charges of second-degree murder and child abuse in connection with the death of his 1-year-old daughter, according to a news release from the Navajo County Attorney's Office. Montoya, of Show Low, Ariz., is accused of using an AR-15 rifle to carry out the fatal shooting, which took place in front of his daughter's mother on Feb. 3, per the release. Further details about the shooting and a possible motive have not been publicly shared by said Montoya is being held on a $1 million bond in the Navajo County Jail. It's unclear if he has entered a plea or retained an attorney to speak on his behalf. PEOPLE has reached out to the Navajo County Public Defender's Office for comment. Montoya's next court appearance is scheduled for on March 6, per the release. Read the original article on People
CBS News
25-02-2025
- CBS News
Arizona man accused of fatally shooting his 1-year-old daughter in front of girl's mother
An Arizona grand jury has indicted a man in the fatal shooting of his 1-year-old daughter, and prosecutors say he carried out the crime with an AR-style rifle in front of the girl's mother. The indictment issued earlier this month charges Adam Joseph Montoya, 27, with two felony counts - second-degree murder and child abuse. Montoya has pleaded not guilty to the charges. The Navajo County Public Defender's Office, which is representing Montoya, declined comment Monday. The shooting took place Feb. 3 at a home in Show Low, a small mountainous community about 180 miles northeast of Phoenix, the Navajo County Attorney's Office said in a statement. Emergency responders took the 13-month-old baby to a medical center in Show Low where she was pronounced dead, prosecutors said. Both the Navajo County Attorney's Office and Show Low police declined to comment further on the case. Montoya is being held on a $1 million bond. A pre-trial hearing is scheduled for March 6 in Navajo County Superior Court, the sheriff's office said. According to the city's website, Show Low is the largest city in the White Mountains with a population of about 12,000.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Yahoo
Indictment charges Arizona man in fatal shooting of his 1-year-old daughter
SHOW LOW, Ariz. (AP) — An Arizona grand jury has indicted a man in the fatal shooting of his 1-year-old daughter, and prosecutors say he carried out the crime with an AR-style rifle in front of the girl's mother. The indictment issued earlier this month charges Adam Joseph Montoya, 27, with two felony counts — second-degree murder and child abuse. Montoya has pleaded not guilty to the charges. The Navajo County Public Defender's Office, which is representing Montoya, declined comment Monday. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. The shooting took place Feb. 3 at a home in Show Low, a small mountainous community about 180 miles (289.68 kilometers) northeast of Phoenix, the Navajo County Attorney's Office said in a statement. Emergency responders took the infant to a medical center in Show Low where she was pronounced dead, prosecutors said. Both the Navajo County Attorney's Office and Show Low police declined to comment further on the case. Montoya is being held on a $1 million bond.
