Federal authorities say the operation reached across continents, with California arrests, seized cocaine and alleged extortion tied to Sikh communities.
Court records say the suspect had been on probation for a prior aggravated assault case when the early Sunday shooting erupted.
Police say the case began after a 21-year-old mother vanished following a first in-person meeting with someone she met online.
Police say human remains were found in a desert grave near Lake Pleasant as investigators probe the disappearance of a 21-year-old mother.
State and local enforcement efforts have led to tens of thousands of arrests and thousands of retail theft cases headed to court.
State officials said the CHP-led effort has seized more than 1.6 million stolen items since 2019, with arrests and recoveries continuing to rise in 2026.
State officials say expanded enforcement and prosecution grants have produced thousands of arrests and a sharp rise in recovered property since October 2023.
Southern Arizona investigators say public tips helped recover stolen property, drugs and firearms while paying out rewards to anonymous tipsters.
The tip line also helped investigators close more than 100 cases and paid out rewards funded by private donations.
Police say the 21-year-old met the suspect online and disappeared after their first in-person meeting.