Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Responds to Deadly Shooting in Waddell

March 17, 2026 | Waddell, AZ

Authorities responded to a shooting incident early on March 17, where one individual was found deceased at the scene. Deputies from the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office arrived to discover the victim dead. Crisis intervention and homicide investigation teams were called in to aid the ongoing investigation. Fire departments, including the Rural Metro Fire Department and Apache Junction Fire Medical Authority, offered support at the location.

MCSO On Scene of a Shooting. 1 Patient, Patient is deceased. Request. Crisis & Homicide Teams. RMFD & AFMA On Scene to asst.

The details of the shooting are still being examined, and no additional information has been made public yet.

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