BUCKEYE, AZ — Buckeye police say a grandmother is accused of shooting and killing her granddaughter Sunday afternoon.
Officers were first called to the scene near Miller and Baseline roads around 4 p.m. for reports of a shooting.
According to police documents, 71-year-old Debra Greene-Davis called police to report a physical fight between her daughter and granddaughter, 31-year-old Larkeya Elliott.
During that time, Elliott reportedly tried to take the phone away from Greene-Davis and hit her repeatedly.
Documents say the physical fight continued between the victim and the victim’s mother, who tried to stop Elliott from hitting Greene-Davis. At that time, Greene-Davis grabbed a handgun and shot at Elliott.
Elliott, who suffered a gunshot wound to the back, died at the scene.
Greene-Davis was detained and has since been booked into jail. A handgun was recovered at the home.
Police say no other serious injuries were reported during the incident.
The investigation is ongoing.
