Las Cruces police have arrested an 18-year-old man who is believed to be responsible for the June 2, 2025, road rage fatal shooting of 14-year-old Alejandro Roman.
LCPD police located the 18-year-old suspect Thursday morning at a business off Highway 70 in Las Cruces. He was taken into custody without incident.
Police will not identify the suspect at this time pending further investigation. It is anticipated he will be charged with multiple felonies in relation to the June shooting.
Detectives are continuing their investigation and will provide more information when it becomes available.
The shooting occurred about 9 p.m. Monday, June 2, 2025, near the intersection of Solano Drive and Spruce Avenue. Investigators believe the shooting was a result of road rage between occupants of the two vehicles. It claimed the life of Roman who was a backseat passenger of a vehicle driven by a parent.
Investigators believe the suspect was driving a white mid-size sport utility vehicle.
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