Attempted murder suspect arrested in Brawley

Published April 1, 2025 5:18 PM

BRAWLEY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - A Calexico man accused of attempted murder was arrested in Brawley.

A 33-year-old man tried to throw a gun over the roof as an officer tried to stop him Monday night in Brawley.

"On March 8th, Calexico police officers spotted [the suspect] in Calexico in a vehicle, they attempted to stop him. A short pursuit happened where he was able to get away from officers," said Lt. Sean Acuña of the Calexico Police Department.

Calexico and Brawley police caught up to the suspect and arrested him.

He's accused of attempted murder after his girlfriend claims he strangled her and pointed a handgun at her back in February.

The suspect is being held at the Imperial County Jail. He's being charged with five felonies including attempted murder, kidnapping and rape.

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