Police Seek Public Help in District 6 Homicide Investigation

iSkyNews and Media July 16, 2025

39-year-old Mark Carrillo / Gila River Police

Staff Reporter | iSkyNews.com (ISC News)

Published July 16th, 2025

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Police Seek Public Help in District 6 Homicide Investigation

Gila River Indian Community, AZ — The Gila River Police Department is asking for the public’s help in solving the fatal shooting of 39-year-old Mark Carrillo, a Native American resident of District 6.

Carrillo’s body was discovered on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, around 2:30 p.m., in the front yard of a home near Beltline Road and Gila Crossing. Authorities believe he was shot during the late hours of Tuesday night, June 24.

According to police, Carrillo was a familiar figure in the neighborhood—often walking shirtless through the area. Investigators hope that members of the community might recall seeing or hearing something unusual on the night in question.

👁 Did you see or hear anything suspicious? Anyone with information—no matter how small—is encouraged to come forward. Tips could be critical in identifying the person or persons responsible.

📞 How to share information:

Call Gila River PD at (520) 562-4511
Text details to 911
To remain anonymous, call the tip line at (520) 562-7144

⚠️ Police ask that tips not be shared on social media to protect the integrity of the investigation.

The Gila River Police Department expressed gratitude to the community for its continued support and cooperation as they seek justice for Mark Carrillo.

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