Killings in Yuma wipes out at least five and injuries one

On the morning of June 2, 2011 a 73-year-old male started a shooting spree in Yuma,, Ariz.. The shooter, Carey Hal Dyess of Yuma, killed five individuals and wounded one other person before fatally turning his gun on himself, as reported by experts.

Killed local lawyer

It seems there were two shooting locations although it isn’t clear what the rest of the details are. One of the fatalities occurred in the city of Yuma, and four others in Yuma County. The Phoenix Emergency room is supposedly taking care of one of the victims right now that are in critical condition. Attorney Jerrold Shelley is from Yuma. He was one of the victims.

So far, the other victims’ names were not released. It won’t be long until the names are released. However, police say the male murdered within the city limits was an adult male. The male was in a local business. Dyess then fired at him by running in.

Dyess involved in civil divorce suits

Court records show that Dyess was involved in two civil court cases that a divorce started. With one of the cases, a judge decided Dyess needed protecting. This protection was ordered in 2006. Motive is unclear right now.

Report of gunfire to police

It was about 9:30 a.m. when police responded to a call that said there was gunfire. This caused a lockdown of the court house and schools in the area. This was just a precaution. Every person at the courthouse ended up being safe. The lockdown was lifted.

Suicidal shooter

The Yuma County Sheriff’s department later found Dyess, killed of an apparently self-inflicted weapon wound.

Coming from the county judge

Just recently, Judge Andrew Gold made a statement to the Arizona Supreme Court. Gold is the Yuma County Presiding Judge. He explained that he was very sad about the whole thing. He then said that he is “thankful that those within the courthouse are safe.”

Articles cited

News Tribune

thenewstribune.com/2011/06/02/1690376/police-5-killed-in-shootings-in.html

CBS

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WLTX

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