Crime

Yuma man sentenced for cabaret shooting

Published June 13, 2025 11:40 AM

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - A Yuma man convicted of shooting a group of people outside a local strip club in March of last year has been sentenced.

34-year-old Abraham Espinoza was sentenced Friday to three and half years in prison.

Espinoza pled guilty to one count of aggravated assault.

He originally faced seven felonies, including three counts of attempted first-degree murder.

Yuma deputies say Espinoza shot a firearm at a group of people outside of Platinum Cabaret.

He previously agreed to a plea deal and will receive credit for over 400 days already served.

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