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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

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