Reward increased to $15,000 for information on teen shot in apartment

GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily) – Authorities have increased the reward for information leading to an arrest in a case in which an East Valley teen was shot to death as she slept in her apartment.

It’s been over two years since I turned 19 Rachel Hansen was shot and killed in her Gilbert apartment.

Now Silent Witness has increased the reward offered from $10,000 to $15,000.

On June 4, 2022, Rachel Hansen called 911 and reported that an “unknown person” had shot her while she was sleeping. Rachel was rushed to hospital but later died.(Hansen family)

Gilbert police said Hansen was sleeping in her apartment near San Tan Village Parkway and Ray Road on June 4, 2022. when she was shot around 2 a.m.

Her mother said she believes her daughter was targetedor shot by someone who used to live in the apartment.

Body camera video and a 911 transcript also revealed that Hansen called 911 and said someone had broken in and shot her moments before her death.

She was rushed to hospital where she underwent hours of surgery but later died.

The Hansen family has one GoFundMe page so they can hire a private investigator.

Our True Crime Arizona team recently released a podcast episode titled “Who Killed Teen Horse Trainer Rachel Hansen?” It gives an in-depth look at the matter. You can listen to it now wherever you find your favorite podcasts, or click here.

If you have any information about the case, please call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish speakers. You can also submit a tip online.

***UP TO $15,000.00 REWARD OFFERED***
On Saturday, June 4, 2022, just after 2 a.m., Rachel Hansen called 911 and reported that someone entered her apartment while she was sleeping and shot her. Rachel was transported to a local hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries.

— Silent Witness (@SilentwitnessAZ) October 25, 2024

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