Scottsdale Shooting Suspect Held on $250,000 Bond

At an initial appearance in Maricopa County Superior Court, prosecutors alleged that surveillance footage showed Simcox firing a gun from the rental toward a home across the street. A baby slept in one of its rooms, and a projectile struck or lodged in the wall opposite the child. No one was injured.

Prosecutors asked for a $350,000 bond and said they intend to pursue four felony charges, including endangerment and firing at a residence. The judge set bond at $250,000. Simcox is due back in court next week.

Defense attorney Carissa Jakobe opposed the higher bond, saying Simcox, 18, lives with his parents, works full time in the family business and has strong community ties. She argued that another person arrived and began shooting, and said Simcox may have been acting in self-defense.

Police said shots were fired in the rental’s front yard, backyard and the street. Investigators found 58 spent cartridges, while gunfire also damaged nearby houses. The gunfire took place during the overnight hours close to Roosevelt and 74th streets in southern Scottsdale.

The city has a separate case involving the property owners and is seeking a 12-month suspension of the rental’s license. A hearing is scheduled for later in November. Scottsdale police said their investigation is continuing.