Sedona AZ (July 3, 2016) – At approximately 11:00 at night on July 2, 2016, a 46-year-old woman called the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office to report that while driving along AZ Highway 169 near Old Cherry Creek Road, she was being followed by her estranged husband, William Nelson, 58, of Dewey. When she slowed to make a turn, he pulled alongside her vehicle and fired a shot which smashed out her car window. Fortunately, she was not hit and the suspect continued on Highway 169 towards Interstate 17. The victim also indicated William had threatened suicide earlier in the day.

An area broadcast describing the suspect’s vehicle, a green Dodge Ram Charger, was issued to area law enforcement agencies. Just before 11:20 p.m., a YCSO deputy located the suspect vehicle exiting I-17 at AZ Highway 260 towards Camp Verde. As assisting deputies arrived, a traffic stop was initiated on Highway 260 near Quarter Horse Lane. Nelson exited his vehicle armed with a handgun and when he confronted deputies, a single deputy fired to stop the threat.

The suspect was hit in the upper right leg/thigh area and went down. When safe, deputies approached and rendered first aid. The suspect was eventually flown to Flagstaff Medical Center and will apparently survive the injury. He will remain at the hospital in-custody, pending surgery.

Detectives from the YCSO Criminal Investigations Bureau were notified to begin an investigation.

Citizens can contact the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office with information or questions at 928-771-3260 or the YCSO website at www.ycsoaz.gov.

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