Swift Arrest Made After 19-Year-Old Shot in St. George

St. George, Utah – The tranquility of an early Sunday morning in St. George was shattered by a violent incident that left a 19-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the leg. Authorities quickly responded to the scene, leading to a rapid investigation and the subsequent arrest of a suspect later that day.

The events unfolded around 2:40 a.m.

on Sunday, January 21, when officers from the St. George Police Department were dispatched to the 1000 East block of 400 South following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, emergency personnel located the victim, who had sustained a non-life-threatening injury to his leg. He was promptly transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.

As the investigation commenced, officers began to piece together the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Through witness accounts and initial evidence gathered at the scene, detectives swiftly identified a person of interest: 19-year-old Isaac Alex Estrada. Estrada, also a resident of St. George, was suspected of being directly involved in the altercation that led to the shooting.

Police reports indicate that after the incident, Estrada had fled the scene.

However, law enforcement’s diligent efforts paid off as he was successfully located and apprehended later the same day. Following his arrest, a search warrant was executed, and investigators were able to recover key evidence related to the shooting, including the firearm believed to have been used, shell casings, and illicit drugs.

This meticulous work by the St. George Police Department underscored their commitment to a thorough investigation.

Isaac Alex Estrada now faces a litany of serious charges stemming from the incident. These include felony attempted murder, felony discharge of a firearm, possession of a firearm by a restricted person, felony drug possession, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

He was booked into the Washington County Purgatory Correctional Facility, awaiting further legal proceedings. The swift action of the St. George Police Department ensured that a dangerous individual was quickly taken off the streets, bringing a measure of reassurance to the community.