Woman accused of fatally shooting mother near Prescott trailhead

PRESCOTT, Ariz. – A woman is in custody after Yavapai County Sheriff’s deputies say she shot and killed her mother near a Prescott area trailhead and campground.

What we know:

According to deputies, the woman called 911 from near the White Spar Trailhead around 1 p.m. on Sept. 27, saying she shot her mom. 

The victim was found with a gunshot wound at the scene. First responders arrived and attempted life-saving measures, but the mother was pronounced dead. 

Dig deeper:

The suspect, only described as a woman in her late 20s, turned herself in to deputies. There are no other suspects, officials said. 

What we don’t know:

The motive for the shooting remains under investigation.

Map of the nearby area of the trailhead.