Police ID 14-year-old killed in possible road rage shooting
Police say 14-year-old Alejandro Roman was killed in a suspected road rage shooting near Solano and Spruce. No arrests have been made as the investigation continues.
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Police say 14-year-old Alejandro Roman was killed in a suspected road rage shooting near Solano and Spruce. No arrests have been made as the investigation continues.
A 14-year-old boy was fatally shot Monday night in Las Cruces, near Solano Drive and Spruce Avenue. Police believe the incident may be tied to road rage. No arrests have been made.
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