CHINO VALLEY, Ariz. — A Phoenix man was killed Sunday morning after he traveled to Chino Valley and was allegedly shot by a man he was planning to do some business with. Gabino Terrazas Saenz, 47, died after he sustained a gunshot wound to the face at a Chino Valley residence on Golden Drive.
According to the Chino Valley Police Department, Saenz was attempting to conduct some sort of "property exchange" with 62-year-old Christopher Wendt.
During their interaction, Wendt allegedly pulled out a handgun and shot Saenz. Wendt was taken into custody and booked into the Yavapai County jail.
Police are asking anyone with information regarding the shooting to call 928-771-3260. Information can also be submitted to Silent Witness at 800-932-3232 or on the web at www.yavapaisw.com.
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