On a December evening in 2018, a tragedy unfolded at a local bar in Surprise, Arizona, culminating in the death of 27-year-old Anthony Kenny. The night took a fatal turn at Tailgaters Bar near Bell and Reems roads, where Kenny was present with his girlfriend.
The man identified as the suspect in the shooting was 28-year-old Troy Paille. According to reports, Paille was the ex-boyfriend of the woman Kenny was dating.
Witnesses described a tense history between the two men, rooted in jealousy. On the night of the incident, Paille reportedly approached Kenny, and the two appeared to be reconciling. They were seen talking and even hugging. However, this seemingly peaceful resolution was shattered when Kenny turned to go back inside the bar. At that moment, Paille allegedly drew a gun and shot him multiple times.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, chaos erupted. While some patrons rushed to provide first aid to Kenny, who had been struck in the neck, others bravely subdued Paille, physically restraining him until law enforcement arrived. Despite their efforts and being transported to a local hospital, Anthony Kenny succumbed to his injuries.
Police took Troy Paille into custody at the scene. He was later booked into the Maricopa County jail on several charges, including first-degree murder. Court documents later revealed that Paille had allegedly been planning to harm Kenny for months. Friends of Kenny remembered him as a fun-loving person with an infectious laugh who always put others before himself. In the wake of his death, a GoFundMe campaign was established to help his family with funeral expenses and to transport his body to Colorado.
