GCSO issues press release on man arrested for attempted murder

Contributed article/Courtesy of GCSO

On September 25th at approximately 10:56 p.m., the Graham County Communications Center received a call from a man reporting that he had been shot by a man named “Jeremy,” later identified as Jeremy Bowman, 39, and “” Jeremy” was still in the area of ​​the 11000 block of WUS Highway 70.

Law enforcement officers from the Pima and Safford Police Departments and the Graham County Sheriff's Office arrived in the area and found Jeremy Bowman in a ditch in the area.

From the initial investigation, officers learned the following: Jeremey Bowman was involved in an altercation with the caller, a male victim who was covered in blood and suffering injuries to his head, torso and arms when police arrived. The victim stated the injuries were caused by Bowman. The male victim also told law enforcement that Bowman shot him when he attacked his apartment. It was also learned that a juvenile was in the residence at the time (this was confirmed and the juvenile had no injuries).

A .22 revolver, which appeared to be the weapon used in the reported shooting, was recovered. The victim's apartment was searched with the victim's consent and bullet holes were found that corroborated the victim's statements. Evidence, including a projectile, was recovered from the victim's home.

Another victim, a woman, said Bowman stated that he intended to “kill” the male victim and attacked her by taking her phone.

Jeremy Bowman was arrested and his injuries included a swollen hand. He was later taken to Mt Graham Regional Hospital for treatment of his hand before being booked into the Graham County Detention Center.

Jeremy Bowman has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, endangerment and other felonies and misdemeanors in connection with this incident. He is currently being held on a $500,000 bond.