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Gilbert man dead after parachuting incident in Eloy

Police say the parachute did not deploy
Eloy Police Department
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ELOY, AZ — A Gilbert man is dead after a parachuting incident Saturday morning in Eloy.

Police say 46-year-old Shawn Bowen jumped at approximately 11:40 a.m. using a "wingsuit-type apparatus."

For an unknown reason, the parachute did not deploy.

The incident remains under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Edmonds at 520-466-7324 extension 0, referencing case number 2025000741.