title: “Yuma police arrest woman after mass shooting plans posted online” url: “https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/arizona-woman-shared-mass-shooting-013805741.html” author: “Jose R. Gonzalez, Arizona Republic”

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Jose R. Gonzalez, Arizona Republic

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Wed, November 11, 2026 at 1:38 AM UTC

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Yuma police arrest woman after mass shooting plans posted online

A Yuma woman who was planning a shooting at a large gathering has been arrested, according to police.

Aaliyah Vargas Garcia, 19, was arrested and booked on suspicion of terrorism, according to Yuma Police spokesperson Sgt. Lori Franklin.

Around 9 p.m. Nov. 5, Yuma police received information about threats made in an online chat by a local resident, according to Franklin. The plans were to carry out a shooting at a public venue where a large gathering of people was expected, Franklin said.

Vargas Garcia was taken into custody the evening of Nov. 6 in the area of 18th Street and Pacific Avenue in Yuma by police working in conjunction with FBI agents, according to Franklin. She was booked into the Yuma County Detention Center, Franklin added.

This case remained an active investigation as of Nov. 11, according to Franklin.

Anyone with information on the case was asked to call Yuma police at 928-373-4700 or 928-78-CRIME (2-7463) to remain anonymous.

Jose R. Gonzalez is a reporter for The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com. Email him at jose.gonzalez@usatodayco.com, and connect with him on Bluesky at @jrgzz.bsky.social and X @jrgzztx.

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