Mysterious Discovery: Dead Body Uncovered in Box Canyon

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a dead body discovered at the exit gate of the Box Canyon Shooting Range this morning, as confirmed by the sheriff’s spokesperson.

Residents of Hidden Valley reported seeing heightened police activity along Hidden Valley Road, prompting curiosity and concern among the community.

Preliminary investigations suggest the incident may “appear to be a suicide,” according to spokesperson Samuel Salzwedel, who provided an update this afternoon.

Authorities have not yet confirmed the identity of the deceased or the exact cause of death, leaving many questions unanswered as the investigation unfolds.

Brian Petersheim Jr. is a crime and breaking news reporter for InMaricopa. He joined the newsroom in October 2020 and studied at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.