Yesterday morning at about 10 AM the “person of interest” was spotted by a forest service crew. When they attempted to make contact the suspect fire shots at the crew. He is supposed to be armed with a shotgun and a pistol.
The contact/shots fired took place approximately 1/4 mile south of Canyon Point Campground.
Residents of the campground have been evacuated as a precaution.
DPS, Coconino County and Navajo County Deputies, as well as Forest Service LEO’s are actively searching for the suspect.
He appears to be familiar with the forest and may be on the move.
Please familiarize yourself with this photo of the suspect and if any sightings happen, assume that he is armed and considered dangerous, so do not approach, but call 911 immediately.