TUCSON, Ariz. — While the manhunt continues for a suspect, police have arrested another suspect and located a third in connection to the shooting death of a Tucson PD cadet.
On Saturday night, the Pima County Sheriff's Department announced that they had located a second suspect in connection with the murder of Tucson Police Cadet Carlos Ramirez, but that individual was not arrested.
UPDATE: The suspect previously seen exiting the vehicle believed to be involved in homicide has been located. At this time, no arrest has been made as investigators work to determine his involvement.
— Pima County Sheriff's Department (@PimaSheriff) August 23, 2026
Alex Barnett remains outstanding, wanted on a first-degree murder warrant. pic.twitter.com/CPk9A6AQ19
Earlier in the day Saturday, police executed a search warrant at a hotel in the 4800 block of South Palo Verde Road in Tucson where the located and arrested the first suspect.
See previous coverage of one of the suspects in the player above.
According to the Pima County Sheriff's Department, Santiago Jorge Rogers, 39, was arrested without incident in connection with the murder of Ramirez.
Rogers was released from prison in 2023 and he was detained on various charges including weapons misconduct, dangerous drug violation and shoplifting.
He also picked up 14 charges in prison including attempt to promote prison contraband and tampering with security or safety devices.
Detectives previously announced they are seeking three suspects in connection with the shooting, all of whom wore masks and black clothing.
Surveillance video was released showing the group, dressed in black, at a convenience store near Casino Del Sol.
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One of the suspects was identified as 33-year-old Alex James Barnett, who has an active warrant for first-degree murder.
Anyone with any information related to the investigation is asked to call 911.
