Keven Noe Yanez Acuña, 17, was shot and killed after a confrontation at a Tucson trailhead on the city’s west side in the early hours of October 12, 2024. The shooting happened around 2:30 a.m.; Keven was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died. Born January 6, 2007, in Tucson, he is remembered by family and friends for his determined nature and the happiness he brought to others.

Authorities say the shooting followed an argument between Keven and a group of people at the trailhead. The investigation is ongoing and no arrests had been announced in the initial reports. If anyone was at the trailhead that night or has information that could help investigators, please come forward.