However, there have been several notable police-involved shootings in the Kingman and Golden Valley areas over the past year. Here is a timeline of these incidents:
🗓️ Timeline of Recent Police-Involved Shootings in Kingman and Golden Valley, AZ
📅 December 29, 2023 – Domestic Disturbance Leads to Shooting in Kingman
Kingman Police responded to a domestic disturbance in the 1700 block of Golden Gate Avenue. Upon arrival, 39-year-old Andrew Romero exited the residence holding a shotgun. Officers ordered him to drop the weapon, but he refused and pointed it at them. An officer discharged his firearm, striking Romero, who was then transported to Sunrise Medical Center in Las Vegas for treatment.
📅 February 26, 2024 – Bank Robbery Suspect Shot in Kingman
Officers responded to a bank robbery in the 2400 block of Hualapai Mountain Road, where the suspect had brandished a firearm and fled with cash. The suspect, later identified as 53-year-old Mario Fragassi of Golden Valley, was located at a business on Kingman Avenue. During the encounter, Fragassi brandished a firearm, prompting officers to shoot him multiple times. He was transported to Sunrise Medical Center in critical condition. A second suspect involved in the robbery remains at large.
📅 August 31, 2024 – Deputy-Involved Shooting in Golden Valley
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies were investigating a stolen U-Haul truck in the 100 block of S. Cove Road. Upon locating the vehicle, the suspect fled at high speed. Deputy Thomas Stucki, employed with the sheriff’s office for three years, opened fire on the fleeing vehicle. Body camera footage of the incident was later released.
These incidents highlight the challenges faced by law enforcement in the Kingman and Golden Valley areas. If you have more specific information or context regarding Jeremy Muse or the Grace Lutheran Church incident, please provide additional details so I can assist you further.