Arizona road rage shooter sentenced to 5 years

MESA, Ariz. — A woman has been sentenced to five years in prison after a road rage shooting in Mesa in 2024, according to authorities.

The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office said Alyssa Soto, 25, had previously pleaded guilty to one count of drive-by shooting, which is a class two felony.

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“There is no place for this kind of treacherous behavior in our community. If you choose violence in Maricopa County, you will face serious consequences,” said Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell.

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The road rage incident happened on Aug. 7, 2024.

“The victim was driving with his wife and infant daughter near North Higley Road and East McKellips when a GMC driven by Soto pulled up next to their vehicle. Soto began yelling and cursing at the family. When the victim responded by making a hand gesture toward Soto, Soto retrieved a handgun and fired a shot at their vehicle as they drove away,” the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office said in a news release.

The incident was captured on video by the victim’s Tesla.

Investigators used the footage to track down and arrest Soto.

“Firing a gun at a family because you are angry is not a mistake – it’s a dangerous, criminal choice,” said Mitchell.

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