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Man pleads guilty to 2023 I-25 shooting that killed 17-year-old outside of Las Cruces
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Gabrielle Lopez , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The crime occurred in March 2023 near Las Cruces.
A prison sentence has been handed down in a murder case. The defendant was sentenced to 14 years in prison. This follows a guilty plea to a serious charge.
The crime occurred in March 2023 near Las Cruces. A young victim lost his life in the incident. Further details are available from the Third Judicial District Attorney’s Office.
The office announced the sentencing, providing some background on the case. The defendant was a minor at the time of the crime. More information can be found through local news sources.
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Category: local Published: August 4, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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