Springdale police accuse Rogers man of shooting at, threatening to kill pregnant woman

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Springdale police arrested a man on April 28 for allegedly shooting at a pregnant woman and threatening to kill her and her family.

Jose de Jesus Ortiz, 20, of Rogers is facing charges of first-degree attempted murder, first-degree terroristic threatening, and second-degree criminal mischief.

According to a preliminary report, a woman told police she had been in a verbal and physical argument with De Jesus Ortiz with whom she had a sexual relationship. The woman said the argument began in Fayetteville when she told De Jesus Ortiz of her pregnancy and her belief that he was the father.

The woman told police that De Jesus Ortiz began to get upset and physical with her. The woman then left De Jesus Ortiz in Fayetteville.

The woman said De Jesus Ortiz began to message the woman in Springdale. In the messages, he told the woman he was going to kill her and her family several different times.

The report says the woman had one of De Jesus Ortiz’s guns while in Springdale, and parked at a gas station. De Jesus Ortiz found her at the gas station and shattered one of the windows in her car. The woman told police she then drove away.

According to the report, De Jesus Ortiz told the woman that if she returned his gun, he would not kill her. She agreed and met up with him to return the gun.

The woman told police De Jesus Ortiz got out of his vehicle with three other men who were wearing masks. De Jesus Ortiz then pulled a mask over his face and pulled out a gun. He pointed the gun at the woman and fired several times.

The report says the woman was able to escape unharmed. Police found 9mm casings at the location.

De Jesus Ortiz is being held at the Washington County Jail on a $500,000 bond. He has a court appearance set for May 31.

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