A Phoenix man was arrested Sunday after authorities say he shot his girlfriend in the face during an argument at her Avondale home. She was taken to a hospital in stable condition, according to court records reviewed by investigators, which also note that a 2-year-old boy was asleep in the master bedroom when the gunfire erupted. Officers later tied a white Ford Bronco to the incident, tracked it to the suspect’s Laveen residence, and took him into custody.
How police say it unfolded
According to Arizona's Family, court documents and witness statements describe a heated confrontation that escalated from a physical argument after the suspect allegedly forced his way into the locked residence. A caller reported hearing a gunshot from inside the master bedroom, then told officers they saw a man run from the home and drive off in a white Ford Bronco.
What officers say they found
Police obtained permission to search the Avondale home and reported finding a silver pistol in the laundry room, according to court filings. Investigators documented significant damage inside the master bedroom where the child had been sleeping. Surveillance video allegedly shows the suspect at the residence around the time of the shooting and then leaving in the Bronco, and multiple witnesses told officers they had previously seen patterns of drug use and violence involving the suspect.
Arrest, identity and charges
Arizona's Family identified the suspect as 54-year-old Quincy Mays of Phoenix. Prosecutors booked him on charges that include attempted murder and aggravated assault. Court documents state that officers located the white Ford Bronco at a home on 56th Drive in Laveen, waited at the residence, and arrested Mays there.
Legal implications
Court records indicate Mays is on probation in Maricopa County and is barred from possessing a firearm, a status that can bring enhanced penalties if prosecutors prove he had a weapon. The charges are felonies that local officials have treated aggressively in similar domestic violence shootings, and the presence of a young child in the home is likely to factor into both the criminal case and any probation proceedings, according to court filings and policy guidance from county prosecutors.
Help and resources
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline offers 24/7 support by phone or text. Visit thehotline.org for safe contact options. Anyone with information about this case is asked to reach out to the Avondale Police Department through the city’s police page or the department’s non-emergency phone line.
Avondale police say the investigation is ongoing, and witnesses with video or additional details are encouraged to contact detectives through the department’s listed channels. Prosecutors will determine formal charges and next steps once investigators complete their work and submit the case to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office.
