PHOENIX, Ariz. – A shocking case of violence has left the community reeling as Walter Lee Riggins, Jr., a 28-year-old Chandler man, was sentenced to 87 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for his role in the killing of a victim in a tragic incident that shook the Gila River Indian Community.
According to sources, Riggins shot the victim, killing him, on December 27, 2020. The defendant, a member of the Gila River Indian Community, pleaded guilty on August 21, 2023, to Voluntary Manslaughter, marking a significant blow to the community.
The investigation into the case was conducted by the Gila River Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with the prosecution handled by Assistant United States Attorneys Raynette Logan and Vinnie Lichvar, District of Arizona, Phoenix.
The case number is CR-21-00553-PHX-MTL, with release number 2023-183_Riggins.
For more information on the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/az/
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The sentencing marks a significant milestone in the case, which has left the community grappling with the loss of life and violence. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding the law and ensuring justice is served.
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Key Facts
- State: Arizona
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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