A woman who was shot at a Glendale intersection died in the hospital, and a suspect has been detained.
According to Glendale Police, on August 15 at 11:45 p.m., two cars were heading eastbound on Camelback Road near 51st Avenue when their occupants exchanged words.
When the cars arrived at the intersection, one of the drivers pulled out a gun and fired a single shot in a random direction. The gunshot struck someone inside another vehicle. The victim was brought to the hospital, where she eventually died. Police identified her as Yarely Hermosillo, who is 27 years old.
Police say detectives were able to identify and apprehend the culprit. He was identified as Jesus Dousten, aged 33.
Dousten is in jail on a $1 million bond. He faces many accusations, including second-degree murder and aggravated assault.
Police believe the reason for the shooting is unknown.
“It was determined there was no criminal activity between the two vehicles beyond a brief verbal exchange,” police said. “Why the suspect chose to fire the weapon remains unknown.”