A gunman opened fire inside a Las Vegas grocery store on Tuesday morning, killing a woman and her husband in what police say was a targeted domestic-related attack before he was restrained by customers who tackled him and held him down until officers arrived.

Authorities identified the suspect as 43-year-old Alejandro Estrada, who allegedly entered a Smith’s grocery store carrying multiple weapons and shot his ex-partner, Amanda Rosas, along with her new husband, Victor Frias Rosas. Both victims worked at the store and were pronounced dead at the scene, according to law enforcement officials and local reporting.

Police said Estrada’s arrival inside the busy supermarket quickly escalated into chaos as shoppers and employees realized gunfire had erupted in the aisles. Witnesses described hearing sudden shots followed by screams as people ran for cover or fled toward exits.

Investigators said Estrada had a history of domestic conflict with Amanda Rosas and was involved in an ongoing custody dispute over their two children, a 12-year-old boy and a 9-year-old girl. The older child had reportedly turned 12 on the very same day his mother was killed, adding another layer of tragedy to an already devastating incident.

Court and police records indicate Estrada owed more than $2,800 in child support payments at the time of the shooting. Authorities have not said whether financial disputes directly contributed to the violence, but they confirmed there had been ongoing legal tension between Estrada and Rosas in the months leading up to the attack.

According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Estrada entered the store armed and immediately approached the victims. Within moments, gunfire broke out near the store’s interior area where both Amanda and Victor Rosas were working their shifts.

Lt. Robert Price of the Metropolitan Police Department said during a press briefing that the situation unfolded rapidly and appeared to be premeditated. He also confirmed that the suspect had been experiencing “custody issues” involving one of the victims.

“The shooting was contained very quickly due to the brave actions of multiple citizens inside the store,” Price said. “Those individuals showed tremendous courage and did an outstanding job under extremely dangerous circumstances.”

Witnesses described Estrada as calm and composed immediately after the shooting, even as panic spread throughout the grocery store. One shopper, Paula Milton, told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that the suspect showed no visible emotion while others were fleeing in terror.

“He was completely calm. No expression. No nothing,” Milton said. “You could tell it was him because everyone else was running and screaming, and he was like it was no big deal.”

Other customers inside the store said they initially mistook the noise for something falling or an accident before realizing it was gunfire. Some hid behind shelves and refrigerated sections while others rushed toward the store’s front entrance.

The violence came to an abrupt end when several bystanders confronted Estrada. Witnesses said multiple individuals tackled him to the ground after he attempted to move through the store following the shooting.

The group managed to restrain the suspect until police officers arrived and took him into custody. Officials credited those civilians with preventing further loss of life inside the crowded grocery store.

Police said Estrada was found to be carrying multiple weapons at the time of the attack. After being detained, he was transported to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries sustained during the struggle with bystanders.

Amanda Rosas and Victor Frias Rosas were both pronounced dead at the scene despite emergency response efforts. The couple had married last year, according to officials and local reports, and were employed at the same store where the shooting occurred.

The store was immediately evacuated and cordoned off as investigators processed the scene. Crime scene technicians spent hours collecting evidence and documenting the layout of the shooting area, while police interviewed witnesses who were inside the store at the time of the attack.

Authorities have not released a detailed motive beyond confirming the existence of a contentious domestic and custody-related dispute between Estrada and his ex-partner. Investigators are also examining prior communications and court records as part of the ongoing case.

Estrada now faces 12 criminal charges, including two counts of open murder. Prosecutors have not yet announced whether they will seek additional charges or enhanced penalties related to the presence of children involved in the custody dispute.

He is scheduled to appear in court for an initial hearing on Wednesday afternoon. Officials said he remains in custody pending further proceedings.

Community members have expressed shock at the violence, particularly given that it occurred in a public grocery store during morning hours when families and workers were present. Many have also praised the actions of the bystanders who intervened, saying their response likely prevented even greater casualties.

Law enforcement officials emphasized that the investigation is ongoing and urged anyone with additional information or video footage from inside the store to come forward. Detectives are also reviewing surveillance cameras from both inside and outside the grocery store to establish a complete timeline of events.

As the case moves forward, authorities are expected to examine Estrada’s history of domestic relations and financial disputes, though they have not yet disclosed whether there were prior restraining orders or reported threats between the parties.

For now, the focus remains on the two victims, described by colleagues as hardworking employees and devoted parents. Their deaths have left a profound impact on both their family and the workplace community where the tragedy unfolded.

Officials said additional updates will be released following Estrada’s court appearance and as investigators continue to piece together the events leading up to the deadly shooting inside the Las Vegas supermarket.