Domestic dispute in Cave Creek turns deadly: MCSO

CAVE CREEK, Ariz. – Officials with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office say a domestic dispute on Thanksgiving ended in a deadly shooting.

Per a brief statement, officials said the dispute happened in the area of 54th Street and Azure Hills Drive in Cave Creek. the victim was identified as 53-year-old Brett Walton, while the person who allegedly fired the shot was identified as the victim’s father, 80-year-old Michael Walton.

“At this time, no one has been arrested. This case is actively being investigated by the Homicide Unit,” read a portion of the brief statement.