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Breaking News: Dispute between San Tan Valley neighbors leads to shooting

Authorities say a man was shot multiple times during a dispute with his neighbor in San Tan Valley on Tuesday, Oct. 26. The Pinal County Sheriff's Office said the incident happened yesterday near Gantzel Road and Hunt Highway.

Authorities say a man was shot multiple times during a dispute with his neighbor in San Tan Valley on Tuesday, Oct. 26.

The Pinal County Sheriff's Office said the incident happened yesterday near Gantzel Road and Hunt Highway.

"One adult male was sent to the hospital with multiple gun shot wounds," the sheriff's office said. "The other involved party stayed on scene."

The unidentified victim remains hospitalized, but is expected to survive.

Police identified the suspect as 64-year-old Gary Markensen, who remained at the scene. He was booked into jail and is accused of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

The Pinal County Sheriff's Office said the two neighbors began fighting out in the street on East Saddle Way before shots were fired.