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Las Cruces man accused of shooting at Catholic church faces federal charge
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Fallon Fischer , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This comes after a reported shooting at a Catholic church in Las Cruces.
A man from Las Cruces, New Mexico, is facing a federal charge related to a shooting incident. The charge is for unlawfully possessing a firearm. This comes after a reported shooting at a Catholic church in Las Cruces.
The Las Cruces Police Department responded to the incident at St. Genevieve's Catholic Church. Upon arrival, officers found evidence of the shooting, including multiple bullet holes.
Further details about the incident and the charge are available from the source, including the events that led to the federal charge and the current status of the case.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 4, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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