A Nevada man left child custody papers tucked next to his ex-wife's bullet-riddled body after allegedly shooting her and her new husband dead inside a Las Vegas grocery store, according to court documents and grand jury testimony.
Background
Alejandro Estrada had an ongoing custody dispute with Amanda Frias Rosas, whom he divorced in 2023. The couple shared joint legal custody of their son, per KLAS. Records show that Estrada had been ordered to pay $342 a month in child support but allegedly fell behind on payments. According to testimony from his roommate during Estrada's grand jury hearing, Estrada grew increasingly angry after a child support payment interfered with his attempt to purchase a condo, causing him financial difficulties. "He was mad because at that period or point when he got child support, he was in the process of buying a condo and when the child support got to him the loan officer had to stop everything," the roommate testified.
Estrada allegedly made Facebook posts about "the hate" and "vendetta" he harbored against his ex-wife. Amanda Frias Rosas documented her own struggles with Estrada on social media, posting in January 2025 that "The hate you have for your ex should never be more than the love you have for your child." She later shared a quote stating, "Anyone can have a child and call themselves 'a parent.' A real parent is someone who puts that child above their own selfish needs and wants," accompanying it with a post saying her ex-husband didn't "use them as pawns that hurt them to fulfill your vendetta."
Records show Amanda Frias Rosas married Victor Frias Rosas in February 2025. According to the Clark County district attorney's office, Estrada owed more than $2,800 in child support as of November 2025.
The Investigation
Police say on May 12, Estrada calmly walked into a Smith's grocery store in Las Vegas's Silverado Ranch neighborhood—where his ex-wife worked—and opened fire on Amanda Frias Rosas and Victor Frias Rosas. "He was mad because at that period or point when he got child support," the roommate testified.
A shopper who witnessed the shooting told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that Estrada appeared completely unruffled. "No expression. No nothing," said Paula Milton, describing the suspect as calm before and during the attack. "There was a volley of shots—like eight shots… You just heard bang, bang, bang, bang."
After allegedly shooting both victims multiple times—two to four rounds each, according to grand jury testimony—Estrada retrieved documents from his backpack. "As they were on the ground, he said he dropped his backpack to retrieve that red folder of documents, and then he took that and then he tucked that into Amanda's arm," a Las Vegas Metro police detective testified.
Witnesses say Estrada continued walking calmly through the store until being tackled by bystanders outside. One shopper who helped subdue him described wrestling for control of his gun. "He reached into his pants and he pulled out his gun," the witness testified. "As he's reaching for his gun, I immediately lunge towards him, and I grabbed his gun with my right arm."
Estrada has been charged with two counts of open murder, eight counts of discharging a gun, and one count each of burglary while in possession of a firearm or deadly weapon and aggravated stalking with use of a deadly weapon. Police say he was carrying multiple weapons during the attack.
Key Takeaways
- Amanda Frias Rosas and Victor Frias Rosas were killed inside the Smith's grocery store where she worked as they prepared to celebrate their son's 12th birthday; investigators noted cake in their shopping cart reading "Happy birthday"
- Alejandro Estrada allegedly tucked child custody documents next to his ex-wife's body after the shooting, per grand jury testimony
- The suspect had an ongoing custody and child support dispute with Amanda Frias Rosas and allegedly posted on Facebook about having a "vendetta" against her
- Investigators allege Estrada "made arrangements" to kill both victims, saying he believed his ex-wife's pursuit of financial support for their children justified the attack
- Estrada is scheduled to be arraigned on July 30
What's Next
Estrada remains in custody pending his upcoming court date. His arraignment is set for July 30 in Clark County District Court, where he will face two counts of open murder and additional weapons-related charges. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.