Police identify man killed in Mesa road-rage shooting

Police have identified the 33-year-old man who died in a road-rage shooting in Mesa on Wednesday afternoon as Miguel Rodriguez of Mesa.

Investigators confirmed Thursday that the shooting stemmed from a road-rage incident.

No arrests have been made.

Mesa Police responded to multiple calls regarding a shooting near Alma School Road and the U.S. 60 highway shortly before 2 p.m. on Wednesday.

Upon arrival, officers found the vehicles still stopped on Alma School Road and spoke with everyone involved.

Rodriguez, one of the drivers, suffered a gunshot wound. He was rushed to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

The other individuals involved remained at the scene and are cooperating with Mesa Police investigators.

The area was temporarily shut down during the initial response, but roadways have since been cleared and Alma School Road has reopened to traffic.

The investigation remains ongoing.

This is an updated version of a story originally published on October 21, 2026.

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