NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)October 22, 2026Hillsborough County
Santa Fe police identify two suspects in a drive-by shooting on Senda de Valle
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Santa Fe police detectives identified two young adults as suspects in a drive-by shooting that struck an occupied home and parked vehicle on Senda de Valle, with arrest warrants issued for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and shooting at an occupied dwelling. No injuries were reported in the attack, and a 15-year-old minor is already in custody in connection with the same case. Authorities warn that the suspects are considered armed and dangerous.
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Residents in the Santa Fe area are alerted to the ongoing search for two armed suspects facing felony charges, with instructions to contact emergency services rather than approach them.
Key Facts
- Santa Fe police identified 20-year-old Samuel Vicente Perea and 19-year-old Diego Elijah Bencomo as suspects in a drive-by shooting.
- The shooting occurred on the 1200 block of Senda de Valle in the Las Acequias neighborhood.
- An occupied residence and a parked car were struck during the armed assault, though no injuries were reported.
- Both suspects face charges including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, shooting at an occupied dwelling, tampering with evidence, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
- A 15-year-old minor from Pecos, Jimmy Flores, was previously detained and is in custody regarding the same case.
- Police consider Perea and Bencomo armed and dangerous, advising the public to call 911 rather than approach them.
- Authorities ask anyone with information to contact Detective Cesar Ornelas.
Who's Mentioned
locationSanta Fe“City where the shooting occurred and where one suspect resides.”PersonCesar Ornelas“Detective handling information related to the case.”PersonJimmy Flores“Minor in custody in connection with the shooting case.”PersonSamuel Vicente Perea“Suspect identified by police, age 20, resident of Pecos.”locationSenda de Valle“Street where the drive-by shooting occurred.”locationLas Acequias“Neighborhood in Santa Fe where the incident took place.”OrganizationSanta Fe Police Department“Police department conducting the investigation and identifying suspects.”PersonDiego Elijah Bencomo“Suspect identified by police, age 19, resident of Santa Fe.”locationNuevo México“State where Santa Fe is located.”locationPecos“Town of residence for Samuel Vicente Perea and Jimmy Flores.”