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Eric Tenijieth

Case from Whiteriver, AZ dated Dec 10, 2022

Victim Details

Eric Tenijieth

Male

Whiteriver

AZ

2022-12-10

36

Eric

Tenijieth

Yes

07/06/2026

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On what began as a festive occasion turned into a night of tragedy in Whiteriver, Arizona. On December 10, 2022, 36-year-old Eric Tenijieth was shot and killed on his family's property on the White Mountain Apache tribal land. His brother, Matt, who was visiting to help deliver a Christmas tree, was also shot and seriously injured during the attack. The violent encounter shattered the peace of the close-knit community and left a family devastated by the senseless loss.

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  • FOX 10 Phoenix: Shooting on White Mountain Apache tribal land leaves one man dead and his brother badly hurt
  • Eric Tenijieth, age 36 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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