Authorities are looking for a suspect who allegedly shot another man in the foot during a late Tuesday dispute in Fort Mohave. Mohave County sheriff’s deputies responded at 11:00 p.m. following a report of a weapons offense at a residence in the 4400 block of Calle Viveza.
“Deputies arrived on scene and located the victim, and was advised the suspect, identified as Cory Christopher Gaul, 31 of Fort Mohave, left the scene on foot,” said sheriff’s office spokeswoman Anita Mortensen. “The victim advised he and Gaul began arguing about the weapon, which belonged to the victim, and alleges Gaul then used the weapon to shoot him in the foot and then left with it.”
Mortensen said medical personnel transported the 35-year-old victim to a nearby hospital for treatement. She said Gaul is still outstanding and is thought to be armed.
“He is described as a white male, 5’ 5” tall, approximately 185 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Gaul is also known to have several tattoos on his arms, chest, and back. If seen, do not approach the suspect,” Mortensen said.
Anyone with information on Gaul’s whereabouts is encouraged to call the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office at 928-753-0753 or call the toll free number at 928-522-4312.
– Dave Hawkins
