The suspect accused of starting multiple brush fires and shooting at a forest service employee in Forest Lakes earlier this week was spotted on Saturday, according to the Coconino County Sheriff's Office.
Officials say the multi-agency team investigating the shooting confirmed that the suspect was seen between 3 to 4 p.m. when he was dropped off by a vehicle in the area of Highway 60 and Cibecue Road on the Apache Reservation.
Suspect in shooting seen on Apache Reservation yesterday - may be headed to Mexico - call law enforcement immediately if you see this person pic.twitter.com/4tr9bkULWe
— Coconino Sheriff (@CoconinoSheriff) July 9, 2017
The suspect was last seen wearing the same clothes as shown in previous surveillance photos, a blue short sleeve t-shirt with a white long sleeve shirt underneath.
Updated information and photos of Forest Lakes, AZ shooting suspect - still looking to identify and locate - considered armed and dangerous pic.twitter.com/5NbRGIhAsl
— Coconino Sheriff (@CoconinoSheriff) July 7, 2017
Officials say the suspect was seen carrying three bags and have learned that he mentioned that he was headed towards Mexico.
The public is advised to not approach this man if you see him and to contact law enforcement as soon as possible, he is considered armed and dangerous.
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