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The Las Cruces Police Department asked the public for assistance finding a person of interest in an unsolved murder as Crime Stoppers of Las Cruces-Doña Ana County offered a $1,000 reward for information.
Jose “Joey” Antonio Juarez III, 29, was fatally shot on February 15 at a home on the 900 block of Graham Street. Police said that Juarez’s companion, a 34-year-old man, got into an altercation with the person of interest. Police have not said what may have motivated the incident.
“During the altercation, at least one round was discharged, striking Juarez, who succumbed to his injuries on scene,” police said in a news release.
The person of interest, who arrived in a vehicle, fled on foot.
“Since they arrived at the home together, it’s presumed that Juarez and the person of interest were friends,” police said.
Police asked anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers of Las Cruces-Doña Ana County. Tipsters can provide Crime Stoppers information anonymously. Anyone with information that can help in this case is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Tips can also be provided through the Las Cruces Crime Stoppers app, “P3 TIPS.” The app is available through the App Store on most devices.
