YUMA, AZ — Two people are dead and five others were injured, including several teenagers, in a Yuma shooting last Saturday night.
Police were initially called to a reported shooting "at a gathering" in a neighborhood near 32nd Street and Araby Road in Yuma.
When officials arrived, several people with gunshot wounds were located. Several off-duty officers and an off-duty nurse in the area assisted at the scene, according to police.
Police confirmed two young men were killed in the shooting. They have been identified by Yuma police as 19-year-old Danny Garcia and 20-year-old Ande Blackthunder.
A 16-year-old boy was flown to a Valley hospital with life-threatening injuries.
A total of four others, ages 15, 16, 18, and 19, were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Yuma police.
Police officials say the shooting began during an altercation at a house party.
More than 30 shots were fired during the incident and the homeowners were not home at the time of the house party.
Several weapons were recovered at the scene and underwent testing.
Police said Tuesday that an 18-year-old and 19-year-old were arrested Monday night in connection to the shooting. The 18-year-old was arrested on two counts of first-degree murder and disorderly conduct. The 19-year-old was arrested for false reporting and disorderly conduct.
It's unknown if police are looking for anyone else who may have been involved.
An investigation remains ongoing.
