ATF offers $5,000 reward in shooting death of 14-year-old Alejandro Roman
Federal and local law enforcement are offering up to $7,000 in rewards for information leading to the arrest of the person who fatally shot 14-year-old Alejandro Roman during a road rage incident in Las Cruces.
Investigators believe the June 2 shooting stemmed from road rage; suspect vehicle remains unidentified
Organ Mountain News report
LAS CRUCES - Federal and local authorities are offering a combined $7,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrest of the person who fatally shot 14-year-old Alejandro Roman during a suspected road rage incident earlier this month.
The shooting occurred around 9 p.m. Monday, June 2, near the intersection of Solano Drive and Spruce Avenue. Roman, a backseat passenger in one of the vehicles, was struck and killed by gunfire allegedly fired from another car during a traffic confrontation, according to Las Cruces police.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is now offering up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction. That reward is in addition to the $2,000 offered by Crime Stoppers of Las Cruces-Dona Ana County.
Police have released surveillance video and still images of the suspect vehicle — believed to be a white, mid-size SUV — on LCPD's Facebook page. The suspect is believed to be a male and was reportedly the only person in the SUV at the time of the shooting.
Authorities say the suspect may have taken steps to avoid detection after the shooting, including hiding or abandoning the vehicle, changing routines, skipping work, canceling plans, or monitoring media coverage. Police are urging anyone who recognizes these behaviors — particularly from someone who drives or has access to a vehicle matching the description — to come forward.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to ATF by phone at 1-888-ATF-TIPS (1-888-283-8477), by email at ATFTips@atf.gov, or online at www.atf.gov/contact/atftips. Tips can also be shared via the Reportit app, available from Google Play or the Apple App Store, or at www.reportit.com.
Information can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477.
Police reminded the public that knowingly harboring or assisting a suspect could result in criminal charges.