Mesa Woman Sentenced Five Years Prison Road Rage Shooting

A woman named Alyssa Soto has been sentenced to five years in an Arizona prison after pleading guilty to a drive-by shooting during a road rage incident in Mesa in August 2024. Soto fired a handgun at a Tesla carrying a man, his wife, and their infant daughter after an exchange of profanities and a hand gesture from the Tesla driver. The shooting, which did not result in injuries or vehicle damage, was captured by the Tesla's built-in cameras and nearby traffic cameras, providing crucial evidence for the case. Police identified Soto using this footage and arrested her nine days later, recovering a 9mm handgun from her boyfriend's vehicle. Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell condemned the act as a dangerous, criminal choice and emphasized that violent behavior will face serious consequences. Soto admitted to the shooting, stating she was angry and frustrated but claimed she did not intend to hurt anyone.