Suspect in deadly Chandler double shooting accused of breaking into apartment, assaulting residents
CHANDLER, Ariz. - Two people are dead and suspects are in custody after a Chandler double shooting and break-in that prompted police to advise residents to stay in their homes.
Police say the incident happened on Nov 9 near Arizona Avenue and Pecos Road.
According to Sgt. Jason McClimans, a 19-year-old man and a 17-year-old girl were shot, and the man did not survive his injuries.
The teenage girl was hospitalized in critical condition, and police confirmed on Nov. 18 that she died from her injuries.
The identities of the girl and the man were not released.
Following the shooting, investigators say the suspects ran from the scene, forced their way into a nearby apartment, and assaulted two people. One of the suspects, identified as 27-year-old Korey Sandusky, was held at gunpoint by one of the victims until police arrived, according to court documents.
Korey Sandusky
Police said evidence found at the scene of the deadly shooting shows that Sandusky was involved. Additionally, investigators said Sandusky left two handguns at the scene of the break-in.
"One of the firearms he left behind is a revolver containing four expended cartridge casings, which is consistent with the shooting scene investigation," read a portion of the court documents. "Given that no casings were found at the scene and a minimum of three shots were fired at that scene, this would be very consistent with the involved weapon."
The shooting investigation remains ongoing.
Sandusky was booked on charges including aggravated assault, burglary, and possession of a weapon by a prohibited person in connection to his alleged involvement in the break-in and assault. Court paperwork shows Sandusky is a convicted felon out of Michigan.
The second suspect, identified only as a 28-year-old man, was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant. Authorities did not say what role he played in the incident.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact Chandler Police at 480-782-4130.
Police say the incident happened on Nov. 9 near Arizona Avenue and Pecos Road. Following the shooting, investigators say the suspects ran from the scene, forced their way into a nearby apartment, and assaulted the homeowner.