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Bullhead City Today
By the People, for the People
Bullhead City PD Seeks Suspect in Violent Home Invasion
Authorities warn public not to approach 'armed and dangerous' 23-year-old Gilberto 'Gil' Mendez III.
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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The Bullhead City Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding Gilberto 'Gil' Mendez III, a 23-year-old suspect connected to a home invasion that resulted in a shooting. Investigators believe Mendez and an unknown accomplice broke into a home on River Gardens Drive early Thursday morning, leading to a fight and gunfire that left a 33-year-old man injured. Mendez is known to live in both Bullhead City and Laughlin, and is also believed to be linked to other recent shootings in the area.
Why it matters
Home invasions and gun violence are serious concerns for the Bullhead City community, and authorities are working to apprehend this suspect before he can potentially cause further harm. The public's assistance in locating Mendez is crucial to ensuring public safety.
The details
According to police, two armed and masked men broke into a home on River Gardens Drive around 5:20 a.m. on Thursday, leading to a fight and shooting. A 33-year-old man was shot in both legs and suffered a graze wound to his arm, though he was reported to be in stable condition after being taken to the hospital. While other people, including four children, were inside the home, no one else was injured.
- The home invasion and shooting occurred around 5:20 a.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2026.
The players
Gilberto 'Gil' Mendez III
A 23-year-old suspect who is believed to have been involved in the home invasion and shooting, and is also connected to other recent shootings in the Bullhead City area.
33-year-old man
The victim of the shooting, who was shot in both legs and suffered a graze wound to his arm, but was reported to be in stable condition.
What’s next
Detectives are continuing to investigate the home invasion and shooting, and are urging the public to come forward with any information that could help locate Gilberto 'Gil' Mendez III.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the ongoing challenge of addressing violent crime and home invasions in the Bullhead City community, and the importance of the public working closely with law enforcement to help apprehend dangerous suspects like Mendez before they can cause further harm.
