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Alex Barnett Arrested in Connection with Fatal Shooting of Tucson Police Recruit Carlos Ramirez

A significant law enforcement operation in Tucson, Arizona, culminated in the arrest of Alex James Barnett, 33, in connection with the fatal shooting of Tucson Police recruit Carlos Ramirez and the shooting of his fiancée ⁷. Barnett had been at large for over five days following the incident ³.

Details of the Incident and Manhunt

The events unfolded last week with the deadly shooting of 23-year-old Tucson Police recruit Carlos Ramirez and the shooting of his fiancée at their home ⁴⁵⁸. This tragic incident prompted a widespread manhunt for the suspects involved.

On Monday, August 24, 2026, a SWAT team executed a search warrant in relation to the shooting ¹. This operation was part of the ongoing investigation and search for the remaining suspect, Alex Barnett ¹⁹. Local news outlets reported on the SWAT action, confirming its connection to the case ¹⁹.

The Arrest

Alex Barnett was taken into custody on Monday night, August 24, 2026, after a barricade situation ²⁷. Pima County Sheriff's Department officials confirmed the arrest ⁶¹⁰. Barnett is identified as the third suspect in the fatal shooting ². Two other individuals, including Santiago Jor, had previously been apprehended ⁸.

The arrest brings to a close an intensive search by law enforcement agencies in the Tucson area ³.