Law enforcement are now saying the shooting of two residents at a Sun City West long-term care facility was a murder-suicide.
Maricopa County sheriff's deputies found two people shot at Grandview Terrace on Monday, including an 80-year-old woman, who was killed. The suspected shooter, an 81-year-old man, was taken to a nearby hospital and later died.
Authorities have not confirmed their relation, but public records indicate they were married, and the husband purchased a condominium at Grandview Terrace in 2024. Officials from Sun Health Communities, which operates Grandview Terrace, said they are fully cooperating with the law enforcement investigation and the community is secure.
Grandview Terrace offers independent, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing living options.
Grandview statement
"We are aware of a tragic incident that occurred yesterday involving two residents at Grandview Terrace. At this time, law enforcement is investigating, and we are fully cooperating with their efforts. Law enforcement has confirmed that there is no ongoing threat, and the community is secure. Out of respect for those involved and their families, and in compliance with privacy laws, we are unable to share additional details at this time. Our thoughts are with the residents, families, and staff affected by this difficult situation."
MCSO statement
"On Monday September 15th 2025 during the afternoon hours, MCSO communications received 911 calls from SUN HEALTH GRANDVIEW CARE CENTER, just west of Meeker Blvd and US60, advising there were two persons injured.
"Upon deputies' arrival they discovered two persons with gunshot wounds, one person was deceased at the scene, and the other person was transported to a nearby hospital with serious life threatening injuries. Homicide detectives arrived on scene and took over the investigation. This is all we have for release at the moment. "
