Scottsdale, AZ – On Sept. 13, 2026, an incident in a gated community on 86th Place near Pima Road and Stage Coach Pass resulted in a firearm discharge that injured door‑to‑door salesman Juan Hoffman, 21. Attorney Jefferson M. Simmons says his client, Patrick McBride, was defending himself after Hoffman ignored a “No Trespassing” sign and approached on a Segway.
Background
Police had previously warned Hoffman that a permit was required to solicit in Scottsdale and that he had been removed from another gated community. On the day of the incident, Hoffman entered McBride’s private community, asked for water, and was told to leave. A sign at the entrance reads “No Trespassing.”
Sequence of events
According to Simmons, Hoffman remained in the neighborhood for about ten minutes, later claiming he was searching for a lost wallet. When McBride confronted him, Hoffman allegedly rode the Segway aggressively toward McBride. As the Segway accelerated, McBride drew his handgun from its holster, held it at his side, and raised his right hand, seeing an unknown object. Believing he was about to be struck, McBride lifted his arm to protect himself, and the gun discharged upon contact, striking Hoffman in the lower back.
Hoffman told police he saw McBride pull the black handgun and was turning to leave when he was shot. Police confirmed the wound was to his lower back. Hoffman later said surgeons removed the bullet, but his ability to walk remains uncertain.
Legal and community response
McBride was arrested and booked on one count of aggravated assault and one count of disorderly conduct involving a weapon. He posted a $150,000 bond and has pleaded not guilty. Simmons emphasizes that an indictment is an accusation, not proof, and that McBride is presumed innocent until proven otherwise.
The attorney also states that McBride did not take Hoffman’s phone. When Hoffman asked for his phone to call family, Mrs. McBride retrieved it from the ground and gave it to him. Court documents indicate McBride’s wife called 911 after seeing her husband standing over the injured man.
Public assistance
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help cover Hoffman’s medical expenses.
Scottsdale police continue to investigate the incident, and the legal process is ongoing. The community is urged to withhold judgment until the courts determine the facts.
Original reporting: azfamily KTVK/KPHO Phoenix (news) — read the source article.
