A violent early-morning confrontation in Wittmann ended the life of 37-year-old Tanner Garrod. Garrod, a White/Caucasian male from Peoria, Arizona, was shot and killed during a physical fight at a residence near 211th Avenue and Morning Vista Drive at about 4:40 a.m. on December 29, 2024. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office says he sustained fatal gunshot wounds and is treating the death as a homicide.

Officials describe no outstanding suspect and say there is no perceived threat to the community. Authorities have not released details about what led to the altercation or about the other person involved, and it is unclear whether any arrests or charges have been made. Garrod worked as a development technician at Honeywell and made furniture and decor from wine and whiskey barrels. He is survived by his wife, Candice Garrod, and his stepson, Micah; a celebration of life was scheduled at Christ’s Church of the Valley in Peoria.

Did anyone in the Wittmann or Peoria area know Tanner or see activity near 211th Avenue and Morning Vista Drive that night?