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Sunland Park man arrested after allegedly shooting cousin in head at Santa Fe hotel
By Dave Burge at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 4, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- An 18-year-old Sunland Park, New Mexico, man was arrested in Santa Fe after he allegedly shot his cousin in the head at a hotel, police there said. Juan Rodriguez, age 18, was arrested in Santa Fe and is facing charges of aggravated battery, unlawful carrying of a handgun...
Key takeaway Juan Rodriguez, age 18, was arrested in Santa Fe and is facing charges of aggravated battery, unlawful carrying of a handgun by a [...
Why this matters in The El Paso
The arrest of Juan Rodriguez in Santa Fe for allegedly shooting his cousin in the head at a hotel raises concerns about gun violence and its impact on families in the El Paso area. As a community that has experienced its share of tragic shootings, this incident serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of gun violence. The fact that the suspect is from Sunland Park, a neighboring city to El Paso, highlights the need for continued collaboration between law enforcement agencies across state lines to address the root causes of violence. Furthermore, the charges of unlawful carrying of a handgun by a minor underscore the importance of responsible gun ownership and the need for stricter gun control measures to prevent such incidents in the future. The community will be watching to see how this case unfolds and what measures will be taken to prevent similar incidents.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- An 18-year-old Sunland Park, New Mexico, man was arrested in Santa Fe after he allegedly shot his cousin in the head at a hotel, police there said. Juan Rodriguez, age 18, was arrested in Santa Fe and is facing charges of aggravated battery, unlawful carrying of a handgun...
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