Salem, Oregon Women Julia Dell Yepez and Alexa Montano Corral Arrested in Corvallis for Attempted Murder After Dating App Setup

Salem, Oregon Women Julia Dell Yepez and Alexa Montano Corral Arrested in Corvallis for Attempted Murder After Dating App Setup

CORVALLIS, OREGON — Julia Dell Yepez, a 20-year-old resident of Salem, was arrested in Corvallis in connection with the attempted murder of a man she allegedly lured through a dating app alongside another woman.

According to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, Dell Yepez was taken into custody on Monday, May 20, following a shooting that occurred around 5:30 a.m. on May 17 near Oregon Route 99W. Authorities say Dell Yepez and 20-year-old Alexa Montano Corral used the Chispa dating app to meet the victim, who was later shot inside a vehicle.

The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Deputies report that Dell Yepez fled the scene with Montano Corral, who was later arrested on May 22.

Dell Yepez was transported to a detention facility and is currently facing charges of attempted murder, first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon, menacing, reckless endangering, and second-degree kidnapping. Montano Corral faces related conspiracy charges.