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Jury trial starts for 2021 McDonald’s murder
By Gabrielle Lopez at KVIA ABC-7
· July 7, 2026
· 2 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Tuesday, the jury trial for a 2021 murder at a McDonald's parking lot started. Robron Lewis is facing capital murder charges for the shooting, which police said started as a drug deal.
It happened Oct. 28, 2021, at a McDonald's on Mesa Street near the University of Tex...
Key takeaway 28, 2021, at a McDonald's on Mesa Street near the University of Texas at El Paso , according to police reports.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The start of the jury trial for the 2021 McDonald's murder brings attention back to the incident that not only resulted in the loss of a young life but also raised concerns about public safety and communication within the University of Texas at El Paso community. The fact that the suspects were found hiding in a UTEP auditorium and the subsequent shelter-in-place order for the campus dorms highlights the potential risks that can spill over into areas presumed to be safe. The university's response to the incident, including the delay in notifying students to shelter in place, was criticized, prompting a review of their emergency protocols. As the trial proceeds, the community will be watching to see how the justice system addresses this violent crime and its impact on the city, particularly in areas surrounding the university where students and residents expect a certain level of safety.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Tuesday, the jury trial for a 2021 murder at a McDonald's parking lot started. Robron Lewis is facing capital murder charges for the shooting, which police said started as a drug deal.
It happened Oct. 28, 2021, at a McDonald's on Mesa Street near the University of Tex...
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