Drive-By Shooter Sought By State Detectives

AZDPS is looking for woman that fired a bullet into the pickup truck of a man along I-10
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
- For Immediate Release -

Phoenix, Ariz. — State detectives need the public’s help in locating a black woman in her twenties that fired a bullet into the pickup truck of a man on Saturday, August 20, 2016, at 7:15 p.m., while driving westbound along I-10, near the SR 51 junction.  

The woman was driving erratically prior to firing the bullet from a KIA Soul sport utility vehicle (SUV) westbound along I-10 between the US 60 transition and the 3rd Street HOV off-ramp, on or about 7:15 p.m., on Saturday, 8/20/16. The bullet struck the bed of a pickup truck; no one was injured. See attached photos of the bullet hole in the pickup truck. 

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The suspect was described as a black woman in her mid-to-late 20’s with a short greased hair style. The KIA Soul is a small cube-shaped SUV. See attached stock photo of a KIA Soul SUV.

State detectives are asking the public to report any information that may have led up to this incident – to include the erratic driving behavior, the drive-by shooting or details that could lead to the identification of the driver and the involved vehicle.

The public can submit information to DPS by various methods: 
• Call – 877-2-SAVEAZ (877-272-8329) 24 hours a day 
• Text – "ACT" plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES) 
• Download – the free application – iWatch Mobile
• Web – to a submit a tip via this website CLICK HERE

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is a state-level law enforcement agency whose mission is to protect human life and property by enforcing state laws, deterring criminal activity and providing vital support to the State of Arizona and its citizens.
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