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Man found guilty of murder in 2021 McDonald's drug deal turned robbery
By Jesus Baltazar at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 14, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- After being sequestered over night, a jury has found Robron Lewis guilty of capital murder for the shooting and killing of a 22-year-old Jacal Jacob Allen during a deadly drug deal turned robbery at a West El Paso McDonald’s in 2021. With the capital murder verdict, Lewis...
Key takeaway With the capital murder verdict, Lewis was automatically sentenced [...
Why this matters in The El Paso
The guilty verdict in the Robron Lewis trial brings closure to the family of Jacal Jacob Allen, but it also raises questions about the ongoing issue of violent crime in El Paso. The fact that a drug deal turned robbery at a busy West El Paso McDonald's resulted in a fatal shooting highlights the need for continued efforts to address the root causes of crime in the community. As the city moves forward, it will be important to examine the role that law enforcement and community programs can play in preventing similar incidents from occurring in the future. The life sentence handed down to Lewis will likely have a significant impact on his family and loved ones, and will also serve as a deterrent to others who may be considering engaging in similar criminal activity. The community will be watching to see how the city responds to this verdict and works to prevent future tragedies.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- After being sequestered over night, a jury has found Robron Lewis guilty of capital murder for the shooting and killing of a 22-year-old Jacal Jacob Allen during a deadly drug deal turned robbery at a West El Paso McDonald’s in 2021. With the capital murder verdict, Lewis...
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