Police search for man in connection to murder in Somerton
Abraham Retana
SOMERTON, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Somerton Police Department (SPD) is searching for a man in connection to a shooting which left one person dead.
According to a press release, the shooting happened in the area of W. Cactus Street and Mendota Avenue before 11:00 p.m. Sunday.
SPD says the suspect, identified as 40-year-old Ignacio Bedoy of Somerton, confronted his estranged wife and the victim, a 31-year-old man, after he arrived armed and shot the man, who died at the scene.
Bedoy then “fired blindly into an occupied apartment” where multiple children and adults were hiding, SPD says.
After that, SPD said Bedoy fled the area in a black Chevrolet Camaro convertible bearing Arizona license plate number PLA90V.
Courtesy: Somerton Police Department
He is described by SPD as a Hispanic man, approximately five-feet, ten-inches tall, weighing 165 pounds, has brown hair and brown eyes, and “was last seen wearing a white shirt and blue jeans.”
SPD says Bedoy is considered armed and dangerous, and is asking the community if they see him, do not approach and call 911 immediately.
The investigation remains ongoing, and if anyone has information regarding the case, call SPD at (928) 627-2011 or 78-CRIME to remain anonymous.