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Woman shoots 4-year-old boy in face during apartment altercation

Phoenix, AZ A woman has been arrested after allegedly shooting a 4-year-old boy in the face. Joanna Chalup Cortez, 29, faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault and disorderly conduct with a firearm.

The incident occurred on January 6 at an apartment complex near 29th Street and Weir Avenue. Qahsiem Sinclair was struck in the cheek by a bullet that managed to exit without hitting any critical areas.

Witnesses reported that the boy’s father believed his son had narrowly survived the ordeal. Family members had been present and were able to provide details to local news outlets.

According to police, moments leading up to the shooting involved a confrontation between Chalup Cortez and another woman. This dispute escalated after Chalup Cortez sent alarming text messages to Qahsiem’s mother, stating that she intended to “shoot up the house.”

At approximately noon, Chalup Cortez returned to the apartment complex, exited her vehicle, and fired a rifle toward the residence. Security footage captured the moment.

She fled the scene, and the boy was immediately transported to a hospital where he is expected to recover. Qahsiem’s family set up a GoFundMe to assist with medical expenses following what they described as an “absolutely heartbreaking” situation.

On Wednesday, Chalup Cortez surrendered to law enforcement. Court documents revealed that she subsequently sent text messages to the boy’s mother claiming that she did not realize Qahsiem was outside during the incident.

The boy’s father disputed this, insisting Chalup Cortez saw his son at the moment she fired the weapon. Chalup Cortez is currently being held at the Maricopa County Jail on a $500,000 bond.

Man arrested for allegedly shooting brother over wife’s supposed infidelity

Tolleson, AZ An Arizona man is accused of shooting his older brother in an argument concerning his wife’s alleged relationship with the victim. Luis Garcia, 42, was recorded arguing with his 45-year-old brother during a family gathering at a restaurant on Saturday evening.

Garcia purportedly became enraged after viewing a video that suggested his brother was involved with his wife. Reports indicate that following a heated dispute, Garcia pulled out a firearm and shot his brother in the stomach.

The brother was promptly transported to the hospital, where he remains in critical condition but is expected to survive. Garcia’s wife, who left the party to drive her parents home, became concerned when both men failed to answer her calls.

Upon returning to the restaurant, she discovered her brother-in-law lying wounded on the ground. Witnesses reported that alcohol may have played a role in the altercation, and both women observed Garcia leaving the scene in his GMC truck.

Surveillance footage from a nearby business captured audio of the argument and two gunshots. After the incident, police tracked down Garcia’s truck to an apartment in Phoenix and arrested him outside the residence. A firearm and a small bag of cocaine were found during the arrest.

Garcia faces several charges including attempted murder and possession of narcotics. He is currently held at the Maricopa County Jail with a bond set at $750,000. His next court appearance is scheduled for December 1.