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Published on December 08, 2024
Flagstaff Police Amplify Search for Suspected Shooters Near NAU, Public Urged to Aid in CaptureSource: Facebook/Flagstaff Police Department

Flagstaff Police have stepped up their efforts to apprehend two suspects tied to a shooting near Northern Arizona University, as they ask the public to be on the lookout. The incident occurred last Friday, around 4 p.m., by W. Route 66 and Black Bird Roost, where a 32-year-old man reportedly sustained a non-fatal gunshot wound and was later transported to Flagstaff Medical Center for treatment. Following an investigation, which included witness interviews and video surveillance analysis, authorities have pinpointed siblings Riley Z. Sahneyah, 19, and Destry Sahneyah, 20, as prime suspects.

The search for the Sahneyah brothers, believed to be of Native American descent, has intensified, with law enforcement describing them as "armed and dangerous," as per FOX10. The two were last seen fleeing the area where the shooting took place. Clad in dark, baggy clothing, their flight was captured clearly, on surveillance footage from the scene.

Further details shared by Flagstaff Police reveal that the altercation which led to the shooting was between the victim and the two men, after which the suspects made their escape. The authorities received assistance, not just from camera evidence, but also from the accounts provided by both the injured party and several eyewitnesses. This collaboration of testimonies and tangible data proved pivotal in naming the Sahneyah brothers as chief suspects in the case.

The police maintain that the shooting seems to be an isolated event and encourage anyone with information about the whereabouts of Riley and Destry Sahneyah to step forward. Informants can contact the police department directly at (928) 774-1414, or if they wish to remain anonymous, Silent Witness at (928) 774-6111. As conveyed by 12news, "More pictures of the suspects can be found below," offering the public additional resources to aid in the quick apprehension of these individuals. Emphasizing the seriousness of this manhunt, the area near Route 66 and Black Bird Roost has seen an uptick in police presence, a move intended to ensure public safety as well as expedite the capture of the suspects.