A pregnant teenager was shot dead for refusing to have an abortion, according to her family.

 

In Buckeye, near Phoenix, a 16-year-old pregnant girl was reportedly shot and killed during a shooting at a friend's house, in a context of alleged domestic violence according to her family.

In the town of Buckeye, near Phoenix, a tragic story has shaken the United States. A 16-year-old girl, less than 14 weeks pregnant, reportedly lost her life in a shooting at a friend's house. According to her family, her boyfriend opened fire after tensions related to her pregnancy. Relatives also denounce unanswered calls for help and describe a heartbreaking case of domestic violence .

A tragedy occurred in Arizona.

In this case in Arizona, a 16-year-old girl identified as Rylee Montgomery, from Buckeye, was fatally shot. She was less than 14 weeks pregnant. According to her family, the shooting occurred Thursday evening while she was at a house with friends. The suspected shooter is her boyfriend, 18-year-old Michael Isiah Sanchez, who was arrested the following day by local police on charges of homicide and other offenses related to the incident. Two other people, including a 17-year-old pregnant girl and a 22-year-old woman, were also injured in the tragic shooting .

The family's testimony and the accusations

The victim's family claims the suspect had repeatedly threatened their daughter before the shooting, including just hours beforehand. They believe local authorities could have intervened sooner. According to their statements reported by AZ Central, the girl had reported disturbing behavior and threats, but the police response was inadequate. The victim's stepmother claims the suspect's behavior changed after learning of the pregnancy. The family also maintains the girl had previously sought help from the Avondale police and presented messages and documents showing threats.

The family also claims to have contacted the Avondale police department several times before the tragedy. According to their statements, they were directed toward obtaining a protection order, a step they consider insufficient given the repeated threats. They also indicate that reports had been made regarding the suspect's behavior and use of a firearm a few weeks prior to the shooting.

Investigation and legal proceedings

The suspect, Michael Isiah Sanchez, appeared in court the day after his arrest. He is currently being held without bail. Reports indicate he is also involved in other cases and violated the terms of his electronic monitoring. The victim's family has launched an online fundraiser to cover funeral expenses and provide support to the family. Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the precise circumstances of the shooting.

An online fundraising campaign has been launched by the family to cover funeral expenses and support the victim's loved ones. According to reports, several thousand dollars have already been raised. The family describes the young woman as a vibrant teenager and notes that she was expecting a baby girl who was to be named in honor of her father. The suspect is scheduled to appear in court again at the end of May.

During the shooting, police also reported that the 17-year-old girl, a friend of the victim, had given birth in an emergency after being wounded, at approximately 25 weeks of pregnancy. She and her newborn survived, according to information released by the family and authorities.