Phoenix, Arizona – Police say a 21-year-old man rode around city streets on an e-bike for nearly two weeks, firing a handgun at random targets and killing two people who never saw the attack coming. Court records and grieving family members describe the violence as senseless, calculated and without any known motive.
Deadly Rampage Spanned Two Weeks, Police Say
Detectives with the Phoenix Police Department say the violence began on November 11 in a north Phoenix neighborhood. A homeowner in the area of 16200 North 1st Drive woke up to find multiple bullet strikes across their home. No one was hurt, but investigators immediately began searching for the source of the gunfire.
Two weeks later, the shootings escalated into tragedy. Around 3:15 a.m. on November 24, officers found 45-year-old Marcus Adams shot multiple times near 19th Avenue and Greenway Road. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Five days later, on November 29, 29-year-old Andreas Olguin was found at a bus stop near 19th Avenue and Thunderbird Road. Police say he had been shot while sitting alone in the early-morning hours. He, too, died before paramedics could intervene.
Suspect Identified Through Ballistics
Investigators say they recovered 14 shell casings near the scene of Adams’ killing and 15 spent casings where Olguin was shot. Both victims were struck multiple times; Adams nine times, Olguin eleven.
When the ballistic evidence from all three incidents was processed, detectives found they were dealing with the same weapon. According to a police statement, “a correlation between the cases was found and all three cases were linked through this ballistic evidence.”
Detectives from each case began working jointly, sharing information and narrowing down potential suspects. Surveillance footage ultimately became a crucial lead.
Video Shows Suspect Approaching Victims
Police say security cameras captured footage of the gunman approaching both Adams and Olguin before opening fire. In each instance, the shooter fled the scene on an e-bike.
Court documents reviewed by local news outlets allege that the suspect, identified as Adalberto Pablo Cordova Torres, used a 9mm handgun in all three shootings. The footage, along with other evidence collected at the crime scenes, helped detectives confirm his identity.
Authorities also noted that Cordova Torres worked at a business located between two and eight miles from each shooting location. His employer reportedly verified that he had been working night shifts during the timeframe of the attacks.
Victim’s Mother Says Son Was Targeted “For No Reason”
For Olguin’s mother, Toni Perez, the attack is something she still cannot process. She says detectives told her her son did not know the shooter.
“Never in a million years would I think my son would just be sitting at a bus stop and somebody would walk up to him and unleash the wrath for no reason,” she said. “Nobody deserves this. I’m going to seek justice for my son and for Marcus. He deserves it, too.”
Perez described her son as someone who kept to himself and had no connection to the suspect. For her, the idea that he was targeted at random deepens the pain.
Charges Filed and Court Date Set
Cordova Torres, 21, now faces two counts of first-degree murder, along with a felony charge for allegedly firing into the residence during the November 11 incident. He was arrested Thursday after detectives pieced together ballistic results, surveillance evidence and timeline data.
He is being held on a $3 million bond and is scheduled to appear in court on December 11.
What Police Want the Public to Know
Phoenix detectives emphasize that although this case is moving forward, they still encourage community members to contact authorities if they witnessed anything near the shooting sites or observed unusual activity involving an e-bike in the early morning hours of the attacks.
The department notes that random acts of violence are among the most challenging to investigate, making community cooperation essential.
Safety Concerns and Community Impact
The shootings have left many residents shaken. Both crime scenes were in public locations — a street near a busy avenue and a bus stop used by commuters. Community advocates say the randomness of the attacks has intensified public fear.
Experts say targeted shootings often follow identifiable patterns, but random violence forces residents to rethink routine tasks like waiting for transit or walking late at night. Local organizations are urging residents to travel in well-lit areas, stay aware of surroundings and report suspicious behavior.
Conclusion
Two families are now grieving lives taken in moments they describe as senseless and unprovoked. As prosecutors prepare their case and police continue reviewing evidence, loved ones of the victims say they will push for accountability while honoring the memories of Marcus Adams and Andreas Olguin.
If you live near the locations affected or have information that could help, authorities ask that you contact Phoenix police. Share your thoughts or experiences related to safety in your community in the comments below.
