Crime

Yuma nightclub shooting suspect accepts plea deal

June 10, 2025 9:37 AM

Published June 10, 2025 9:48 AM

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Yuma man charged with trying to murder several people outside a local strip club in March of last year has accepted a plea deal.

34-year-old Abraham Espinoza pled guilty to one count of aggravated assault. Espinoza 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 on March 30, 2024.

Espinoza will learn how long he will serve behind bars at his sentencing this Friday.

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