Gunshot at Western Park leaves female in critical condition, suspect wanted

A gunshot at Western Park in Parker left a female victim in critical condition and a suspect is wanted by Colorado River Indian Tribes Police Department.

On Sunday at approximately 8:24 pm, CRIT Police and Parker Police were dispatched to Western Park on Desert Avenue in reference to shots fired. As officers arrived on scene they found a female victim in her vehicle with a single gunshot wound. Officers administered life saving measures until the Fire Departments and Ambulance arrived on scene.

The female victim was transported to La Paz Regional Hospital in critical condition. According to witnesses on scene, a male subject was arguing with the female who was seated in her vehicle. One gunshot was heard and the male subject fled the scene in a dark blue or black passenger vehicle in an unknown direction of travel.

Cory Paddock, Acting Chief of Police at CRIT, says that Andre Miller is a person of interest in the investigation. Miller is described as a 5′ 8″ male, 145 pounds with brown hair. Paddock says Miller’s current whereabouts are unknown but police are seeking him.

“If seen do not contact or approach this person but immediately call 911 or the CRIT Police at 928-669-1277. Anyone with information regarding this investigation can also contact the CRIT TIPS Hotline at (928) 669-5341.”

The case is being investigated by the CRIT Police Department, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Bureau of Indian Affairs and Parker Police Department.