On July 2, 2023, at approximately 7:55 p.m., officers with the Lake Havasu City Police Department responded to a reported weapons violation in the desert area near the 3200 block of Chenoweth Drive East.

During an initial investigation, officers determined that two females were visiting two transient males who were camping in the desert. During the visit, an altercation had occurred between 56-year-old Lake Havasu City resident Tracy Huenink and the two females. During the altercation, Huenink initially pointed a handgun in the direction of the females, and then fired a couple of shots into the air. The females then left the camp site uninjured.

The San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit was called to assist in locating the camp site, as well as determining if there were additional suspects or victims. After a short time had passed, Tracy Huenink and another male were located at the camp. The males were compliant and detained without incident.

Detectives from the Lake Havasu City Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit responded to the scene to further investigate this incident. During the investigation, a handgun was located inside a vehicle owned by Tracy Huenink.

As a result of the investigation, Tracy Huenink was arrested for two counts of Aggravated Assault with a Weapon. During his initial appearances, he was held on a $20,000.00 cash-only bond and transferred to the custody of the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office.  

Public Information Officer: Detective Chris Angus