Police Report - Estaban Valenzuela murder

Officer Report for D.R. 241122068

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recounted that after a gunshot was fired, they ran away from the scene. clarified that they were running in the same direction as the other individuals but were not running with them. mentioned that he ran to the Sprouts and QT area and was later brought back by a stranger. He estimated returning to the house around 9:00 PM.

did not inform their parents about the incident that night and went to sleep

immediately. The next morning, Maricopa page. I challenged

learned about

death through a post on the

statement that he went right to sleep due to seeing a

traumatic event and that his best friend died.

During the interview,

was asked about his cell phone, which he initially claimed was

dead (during his 1st interview). privacy concerns. I advised witness of a homicide. I told

was reluctant to provide his cell phone, citing I was going to gather the phone due to his location and

that if he refused to hand his cell phone over then I would "essentially freeze" this house and apply for a search warrant and if approved I was going to get his cell phone. After further discussion, parents told him to provide the cell phone for evidence, and it was noted that the phone would be taken as evidence of a crime of homicide. The cell phone is an Apple iPhone 12 model.

The parents expressed their concerns and were assured that

name would be protected

due to their juvenile status.

provided additional information about the items taken by the police, including house keys, a school ID, and an iPhone charger, which were in a black backpack. Those items he mentioned were the items I collected when I searched bedroom.

This concluded the interview.

04/03/25

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