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Disabled Woman Shot, Father Attacked in Chandler Home Invasion
11 Jun
Summary
- A disabled woman was shot twice in the arm during a violent home invasion.
- Her elderly father was struck in the head with a gun by intruders.
- Uber records helped police track down suspects heading toward Mexico.
A brazen home invasion in Chandler, Arizona, resulted in a disabled woman being shot and her elderly father being assaulted. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, June 6, involved at least two individuals who forcefully entered the residence near Arizona Avenue and Elliot Road. The elderly father was reportedly struck in the head with a gun, while his daughter sustained two gunshot wounds to her arm during the attack.
Investigators utilized surveillance footage and evidence from the scene, including the elderly man's stolen Mercedes sedan. A critical lead emerged from an Uber driver who reported a prior aggressive encounter with five men. Police used Uber records to identify Jesus Nunez, 18, as a suspect.
On Sunday, June 7, authorities tracked Nunez and three other adults, along with an underage suspect, who were apprehended while traveling towards the Arizona-Mexico border. Nunez faces multiple charges including armed robbery and aggravated assault, while the others face charges related to hindering investigation. The investigation is ongoing, with additional suspects still at large.
