Arizona man captured in Mexico after allegedly shooting into car
COTTONWOOD, Ariz. - The 19-year-old suspect wanted in connection with a May 2025 shooting has been captured after months on the run, the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office announced Sept. 24.
What we know:
Alejandro Pereza-Pasos is accused of shooting into a vehicle with teenagers inside on May 29 at the intersection of Western Drive and Pleasant Valley in Cottonwood.
Deputies said Pereza-Pasos fired a weapon into the vehicle, where an adult driver, a 13-year-old, and a 15-year-old were in. No one was injured during the incident.
The suspect was found in Mexico and was taken into custody.
The backstory:
Following the shooting around 4 p.m. on May 29, Pereza-Pasos fled the area, but deputies and the SWAT team found his vehicle at a home on Messai Circle.
A warrant was issued for his arrest for three counts of aggravated assault and misconduct with weapons. Investigators discovered that the shooting stemmed from a prior dispute between Pereza-Pasos and the adult driver.
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Authorities are searching for a man who allegedly shot at a car with kids inside in central Arizona. Deputies say 19-year-old Alejandro Pereza-Pasos is known to frequent Cottonwood, Clarkdale and Sedona.
What's next:
The suspect is awaiting extradition to Yavapai County to face his charges.
The Source: This information was provided by the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office.