Juvenile Charged in July 4th Shooting | Mesa News

A shocking July 4th shooting at Westgate Entertainment District left five teens injured, including an 8-year-old, as a juvenile faces charges for endangerment, aggravated assault, and illegal firearm possession. The incident erupted after a dispute over a gun, with surveillance showing the suspect approaching a group before firing. Family members tried to intervene, but the suspect turned back and opened fire after a physical altercation. The teen later confessed to the shooting and admitted buying the 9mm pistol for $400 from a stranger at a park just days before — police are still investigating how he acquired it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/93e73fb5aabcee0e