An incident that unfolded in northwestern Arizona has led to the arrest of a woman who admitted to shooting her husband. The Mohave County Sheriff's Office reported that on July 3, around 12 p.m., Amber Bender, age 41, called 911 confessing to have shot her husband at their residence in Dolan Springs. Deputies responding to the scene discovered the victim with a gunshot wound to his back. He was urgently airlifted to a Las Vegas hospital where he is currently listed in critical condition.
Investigative efforts to quickly locate Bender were successful, despite her having left the scene before law enforcement's arrival. According to FOX 10 Phoenix, Bender, who hails from Henderson, Nevada, was found at an alternate location and detained. Following her arrest, Bender was charged with attempted second-degree murder and booked into the Mohave County Adult Detention Facility in Kingman. The exact motivations behind the incident have not been disclosed as the investigation continues to unfold.
The severity of the situation is underscored by the nature of the crime and the subsequent legal charges. The shooting took place near 14th Street and Needle Drive, in a quiet area of Dolan Springs, often unaccustomed to such disturbances.
No further facts regarding the shooting or the current state of the investigation have been provided at this time. However, authorities have urged anyone with related information to come forward and assist in the ongoing case. Further details are expected to be released as the enquiry progresses. Anyone with information can reach out to the Mohave County Sheriff's Office directly. In a statement obtained by AZ Family, the Sheriff's Office has not yet released additional comments on the investigation.
