News Source: Gila River Police Department
GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY, AZ — The Gila River Police Department has taken Steven Johns, a member of the Gila River Indian Community, into custody in connection with the Gila River homicide investigation into the death of Ronald Enos.
On January 1, 2026, officers responded to a residence in the South Housing area of the Gila River Indian Community, where Ronald Enos was found suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite life-saving efforts, Enos later succumbed to his injuries.
Today, on March 27, 2026, Johns was taken into custody without incident after a thorough and ongoing investigation, and was identified as a suspect in the death of Enos.
This investigation was a collaborative effort involving the Gila River Police Department Criminal Investigations Division, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the U.S. Marshals Service, and the Safe Trails Task Force.
Steven Johns has been booked into the Gila River Department of Rehabilitation & Supervision (DRS).
The Gila River Police Department remains committed to pursuing justice and ensuring the safety of the Community through strong partnerships and dedicated investigative work.
