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Alexander Cota-Torres

Case from Phoenix, AZ dated May 27, 2019

Victim Details

Alexander Cota-Torres

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Phoenix

AZ

2019-05-27

18

Alexander

Cota-Torres

Yes

07/13/2026

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In the spring of 2019, the life of 18-year-old Alexander Cota-Torres was cut tragically short in Phoenix, Arizona. On May 27, 2019, the young man was fatally wounded in what authorities have described as an accidental shooting. At the time of the incident, Cota-Torres was driving a pickup truck with two friends, Abran Herrera, 17, and Tomas Herrera, 19.

While they were driving, Abran Herrera was reportedly handling a handgun inside the vehicle. The weapon discharged, and a bullet struck C ...
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  • KSAZ: Phoenix PD: Teen accidentally shot his friend; 2 men tried to hide gun
  • KPNX: Teen charged as adult with manslaughter in Phoenix shooting
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