A 54-year-old man died after a stabbing incident in Yuma, Arizona, late on Sunday night. Police responded to a disturbance call at approximately 11:01 p.m. on Avenue A.
Upon arrival, officers found 33-year-old Mauricio Robles with blood on his hands. Robles barricaded himself in an apartment, claiming to be armed. After the unresponsive victim, who had sustained stab wounds, was removed from the apartment and life-saving measures proved unsuccessful, Robles exited the apartment through the rear. A Taser was used to subdue him, leading to his arrest.
Robles has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including first-degree murder. The Yuma Police Department is encouraging anyone with information to contact them at (928) 373-4700 or 78-CRIME at (928) 782-7463. A cash reward of up to $1,000 is offered for information leading to an arrest.
A 54-year-old man died after being stabbed late Sunday night, according to the Yuma Police Department.
At about 11:01 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Avenue A in response to a disturbance.
Upon arrival, officers encountered a man, later identified as 33-year-old Mauricio Robles, with blood on his hands, police said.
Robles quickly retreated into an apartment, where he barricaded himself and claimed to be armed, police added.
Additional officers located the unresponsive victim, who had sustained stab wounds. For safety reasons, officers removed him from the apartment and immediately began life-saving measures.
However, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Robles reportedly exited through the rear of the apartment but failed to comply with officers’ commands. A Taser was deployed, and Robles was taken into custody.
Police arrested and booked Robles on multiple felony charges, including first-degree murder.
The Yuma Police Department encourages anyone with information about the case to call (928) 373-4700 or call 78-CRIME at (928) 782-7463 to remain anonymous. Information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
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