In the spring of 2019, a road rage incident in Glendale, Arizona, escalated into a tragedy that cut short the life of 18-year-old Alexander John Pettygrove. On Saturday, April 13th, Pettygrove was in a vehicle with a friend near 67th and Peoria avenues when a verbal altercation began with another driver. The situation quickly intensified, leading to Pettygrove throwing a drink at the other car.
The driver of the other vehicle, described as a man in his 20s or 30s driving an older model dark blue SUV, responded by firing several rounds into Pettygrove's car.
Both Alexander Pettygrove and his 18-year-old friend were struck by the gunfire. Pettygrove sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was rushed to a local hospital, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. His friend was also wounded but was expected to survive. The shooter fled the scene immediately after the incident, prompting a search by the Glendale Police Department.
In the days following the shooting, the suspect turned himself in to the police. He was subsequently arrested and held on a $1 million cash bond. While his identity was released by authorities at the time, details regarding the specific charges and the outcome of the legal proceedings are not readily available in the public record. The senseless act of violence left the Pettygrove family heartbroken and the community in shock over the tragic loss of a young life.
