Survivor of 2019 Arizona Shooting Tells His Story

In 2019, Brandon Boudreaux narrowly escaped an assassination attempt outside his Arizona residence when a gunman fired at him. The incident was allegedly orchestrated by Lori Vallow, who prosecutors claim hired her brother, Alex Cox, to kill Boudreaux amidst a difficult divorce and custody dispute. Cox, identified as the shooter, died later that year without facing charges.

Boudreaux is now sharing his account in his new book, "Unthinkable." He initially wrote the book for his four children to offer them a comprehensive understanding of the ordeal and his decisions. The project expanded after loved ones encouraged him to share it publicly, once criminal proceedings were sufficiently advanced.

Prosecutors stated that Cox fired from a Jeep Wrangler as Boudreaux arrived home on October 2, 2019. A bullet struck Boudreaux's car door. In June 2025, an Arizona jury found Vallow guilty of conspiring to murder Boudreaux. This conviction followed her earlier guilt in other murder conspiracy cases.

The investigation into the 2019 shooting by the Gilbert Police Department remains active. Boudreaux, who remarried in 2020, reflects on the lasting impact of the shooting and divorce, including trust issues, but hopes his story inspires others to find value and overcome adversity.