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Las Cruces Police Arrest 18-Year-Old in June Road Rage Killing of 14-Year-Old Alejandro Roman

Police are withholding the suspect’s name pending the ongoing investigation.

Overview

  • Officers located the suspect Thursday morning at a business off Highway 70 and took him into custody without incident.
  • Investigators say the June 2 shooting followed a confrontation between people in two vehicles near Solano Drive and Spruce Avenue.
  • Roman was riding in the backseat while a parent drove, and he died at the scene after being struck by gunfire.
  • Detectives believe the suspect was driving a white mid-size SUV connected to the incident.
  • LCPD expects to pursue multiple felony charges, and the ATF previously offered a $5,000 reward for information in the case.