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Final defendant in Young Park shooting case found guilty of murder
By Eliya Alvidrez and Jocelyn Flores at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A Las Cruces jury issued a guilty verdict on all three first-degree murder charges against Gustavo Dominguez, the last of the four defendants in the Young Park mass shooting trial, on Tuesday, July 7. The jury deliberated for less than two hours. This comes after closing a...
Key takeaway The jury deliberated for less than two hours.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The trial of Gustavo Dominguez for the Young Park mass shooting has significant implications for the El Paso community, which is still grappling with the aftermath of the tragedy. As the jury in Las Cruces considers the evidence and prepares to deliver a verdict, residents of El Paso will be watching closely to see how justice is served. The city's parks, once considered safe spaces for recreation and community gatherings, have become a focal point of concern in the wake of this incident. The outcome of this trial may influence how the city approaches park safety and security measures in the future. Furthermore, the verdict may also impact the healing process for the families and loved ones of the victims, who are seeking closure and accountability. As the community awaits the jury's decision, it remains to be seen how the outcome will shape the city's efforts to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A Las Cruces jury issued a guilty verdict on all three first-degree murder charges against Gustavo Dominguez, the last of the four defendants in the Young Park mass shooting trial, on Tuesday, July 7. The jury deliberated for less than two hours. This comes after closing a...
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