Alexander Cota-Torres

Murdered
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Alexander Cota-Torres, an 18-year-old from Phoenix, Arizona, tragically lost his life on May 27, 2019. The incident occurred when Cota-Torres was driving a truck and was accidentally shot by a teenager who was handling a gun in the vehicle.

The shooting happened near the intersection of 27th and Southern in Phoenix. According to police reports, the teen who was handling the gun accidentally fired it, and the bullet struck Cota-Torres in the back through the seat of the truck. Despite th ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Alexander Cota-Torres

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Phoenix

    AZ

    2019-05-27

    18

    Alexander

    Cota-Torres

    Yes

    12/01/2024

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    06/28/2023
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