Man dies after Las Cruces shooting; suspect at large
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 34-year-old man has died from a shooting at a home in Las Cruces early Monday morning, April 29, Las Cruces Police said Tuesday afternoon in an update.
Steven Sanchez died after being shot at a home along Princess Jeanne Drive, police said.
Investigators have obtained an arrest warrant for 25-year-old Isaiah Joseph Rea, whom police believe killed Sanchez.
1 person shot at home in Las Cruces; investigation continuing
Police said Rea’s whereabouts are not known.
Rea has been charged with first-degree murder.
About 3:30 a.m. Monday, police were dispatched to a home on the 1900 block of Princess Jeanne Drive where they found Sanchez suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Sanchez was pronounced dead at the scene.
Rea is believed to still be armed and should be considered dangerous, Las Cruces Police said.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Rea is asked to immediately call police at (575) 526-0795. Police also want to remind the public that anyone who knowingly harbors a wanted person can also be charged with a felony.
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