US Politics | Missing Victorville teen listed in Amber Alert meets horrific death after being caught in suspect and police’s shootout
A MISSING 15-year-old sought in an Amber Alert has been killed after being caught in a shootout between police and her murder-suspect father. Police launched a days-long manhunt for suspect Anthony Graziano, 45, who they believed killed his estranged wife in Southern California on Monday before kidnapping his teenage daughter, Savannah. Police say Savannah Graziano, 15, was kidnapped by her father after he killed his estranged wifeAP:Associated Press NBC 4Savannah, who was sought in an Amber Alert, was killed after being caught in a shootout between police and her murder suspect father '/ ' Anthony John Graziano, 45, was also killed in the gunfire exchangeAP:Associated Press The search ended on Tuesday afternoon after the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department received a 911 call about a possible sighting of Graziano's white Nissan pickup truck in the Barstow area. Officials engaged in a high-speed chase from Highway 58 through Interstate 15 towards Victorville, with Graziano firing back at deputies the entire time, police said. The 45-year-old then drove off the road in Hesperia and opened fire on police. He was killed in the resulting shootout and found dead in his truck. Read more in The U.S. Sun WHERE IS SHE? Husband reveals where missing teacher was going before mystery disappearance fatal plunge Famed US skier found dead after horror 2,000ft fall from mountain in Nepal Police said a person wearing tactical gear emerged from the vehicle's passenger side and began running toward the officers. Officials said the passenger, who they later identified as Savannah, collapsed "during the gunfire," San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus said on Tuesday. The teen was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Dicus did not reveal who fired the fatal shots that killed Savannah. Most read in The US Sun TERRY CONCERN Fans worried about health of legendary broadcaster Terry Bradshaw PHONE HOME? Mysterious signal from deep space flashes Earth 2,000 times within 2 months OH NO, SAVANNAH! Today's Savannah caught on hot mic as show suffers technical difficulties 'INAPPROPRIATE' DWTS' Tyra Banks slammed for making 'creepy' comment to Charli D'Amelio, 18 FLIX FEARS Millions of Netflix fans say they'll QUIT app as cost of living crisis bites DANCING WITH THE DIVAS? DWTS fans shocked after Teresa Giudice grabs mic from Tyra Banks During a Tuesday afternoon press conference, Dicus said there were "indications" the 15-year-old "may have also been involved in some of the fire exchange," possibly "firing back at the deputies". Police recovered at least one firearm, a rifle inside the truck, at the scene. One deputy sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to survive. SEARCH FOR GRAZIANO UNDERWAY The search for Graziano and his teen daughter began when police responded to reports of gunfire near Fontana Elementary School on Monday morning. At the scene, police found a woman suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The woman, identified as 45-year-old Tracy Martinez, was transported to the hospital, where she died. Read More on The US Sun MY TRUTH Joe Rogan's dad denies claims of violence & wants to reunite with podcast star LOVE WOES Expert reveals two major reasons Khloe Kardashian picks the wrong men Police determined the shooting stemmed from a domestic violence incident and named Graziano the prime suspect. The California Highway Patrol later issued an Amber Alert for the couple's 15-year-old daughter, saying that Savannah was abducted and last seen with Graziano around the time of the Fontana shooting. APAnthony Graziano is believed to have killed his estranged wife, Tracy Martinez '/ ' NBC 4Cops said both Graziano and Savannah were wearing ...tactical gear' '/ '
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