UPDATE (10/16 - 2:50 p.m.):
Abrams Airborne Manufacturing, the facility administrator for the gun range, issued the following statement:
"On October 15, 2025, an incident occurred in which projectiles left the confines of the range. The cause and circumstances are currently under investigation by local law enforcement. We are grateful to the Marana Police Department for their prompt response and coordination.
"As the facility administrator, Abrams Airborne Manufacturing is reviewing all posted safety guidelines and strengthening existing range-safety protocols to prevent any future occurrences. The bay involved in the incident is closed pending the outcome of this review. All other areas of the facility remain open and compliant with applicable state safety requirements.
"We remain fully committed to the safety of our community and the responsible operation of this facility."
UPDATE (10/15 - 8:40 p.m.):
The Sahuarita Police Department confirmed it has launched an internal investigation after a stray bullet from rifle training at the Marana Shooting Club struck playground equipment at Gladden Farms Community Park. No injuries were reported.
In a statement, Sahuarita Police said the department will review the incident and take administrative action if any officers are found to have violated firearm safety procedures. The department also plans to implement any needed corrections and explore additional training measures.
The Sahuarita Police Department is deeply apologetic for the incident that occurred at the Marana Shooting Club facilities involving our officers, which resulted in a stray bullet striking the Gladden Farms Community Park playground equipment earlier today.
We have begun to conduct an internal investigation and will take prompt, appropriate administrative action for any of our officers found to be neglectful in their firearm safety measures. The department will act swiftly to implement any needed corrections and will look for opportunities to implement additional training for our officers.
We are thankful that there were no injuries connected to this event. Our department takes full responsibility for the conduct of our officers, and we will cooperate fully with all investigating agencies to continue to invest in important safety measures for our region.
UPDATE (10/15 - 5:10 p.m.):
Marana Police Chief Jeffrey Pridgett confirmed in a statement to social media that a stray bullet struck the monkey bars at Gladden Farms Community Park on Wednesday morning.
No one was injured, the statement said.
Police said the round came from the Marana Shooting Club, which at the time was closed to the public but was authorized to be used by the Sahuarita Police Department for rifle training.
The round traveled beyond the range boundaries is prompting an internal investigation by Sahuarita Police and a separate review to determine how the bullet left the range., the statement said.
Chief Pridgett said the Arizona Attorney General’s Office will be asked to assess the safety of the Marana Shooting Club, as it is a state-licensed facility.
The club has temporarily shut down the portion of the range facing the park while safety measures are evaluated.
Marana's Police Chief Jeff Pridgett released the following statement on the department's Facebook page on Wednesday afternoon:
"This morning, a resident reported hearing a round of gunfire at the Gladden Farms Community Park. We can now confirm that there was a stray bullet that struck the monkey bars. Fortunately, no one was injured.
Our officers determined the round came from the Marana Shooting Club, which was closed to the public but authorized to be used for rifle training by Sahuarita Police Department. A round traveled beyond the range boundaries.
Sahuarita Police Department is conducting an internal investigation of the incident. A separate police investigation will be conducted to determine why a bullet went outside of the range confinements. The Attorney General’s Office will be requested to conduct a review of the safety of the Marana Shooting Club, as it is a state-licensed gun range and outside of the Town’s purview.
We understand that this incident is deeply concerning for our residents and the families who frequent the area, and we take these concerns very seriously. We have contacted Marana Shooting Club, and they have confirmed that they've shut down the portion of the gun range impacting Gladden Farms Community Park until safety measures are evaluated.
We remain committed to transparency and accountability, and to our mission to provide unparalleled service, unwavering protection, and to do so with uncompromised integrity.
Thank you for your continued trust as we work together to keep Marana safe."
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Marana Police Department is investigating a report of shots fired at Gladden Farms Community Park, 12205 N. Tangerine Farms Road.
According to a news release from Marana Police, a citizen at the park reported what they believed to be gunfire, Wednesday morning.
KGUN 9 spoke with Robin Taylor who says she was playing with her 3-year-old grandson when she heard the shots go off.
"My grandson and I were over on the mounds playing with the monster trucks and I went to bend down to roll the monster truck down the hill and a bullet went...over here on the right hand side, not far," Taylor said. "Very fast and then I heard it hit the playground behind me and then I went into absolute panic mode and got my grandson to safety and there was rapid fire that kept happening. I called 911."
Officers responded and an initial investigation revealed that the reported gunfire may have originated from a nearby gun range, the news release said.
Marana Police are on the scene. KGUN 9 captured officers combing through a playground at the park.
Marana PD believes the incident was accidental and there are no injuries.
The investigation is ongoing.
