Rachel Mitchell, Maricopa County Attorney | Maricopa County Attorney'S Office
Rachel Mitchell, Maricopa County Attorney | Maricopa County Attorney'S Office
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell has announced the indictment of Aaron Sussex for first-degree murder following a shooting incident at Mitchell Park in Tempe. The shooting, which occurred on February 12, 2025, resulted in three people being shot, one of whom died after being struck in the neck and taken to the hospital in critical condition. The other two victims are expected to recover from their injuries.
Aaron Sussex was apprehended the day after the incident at a relative's home. He faces multiple charges including one count of first-degree murder, two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of endangerment, one count of misconduct involving weapons, and one count of disorderly conduct.
Sussex is currently held on a $500,000 cash-only bond. His trial is scheduled for October. As stated by authorities, "A criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty."
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