If you have additional information about this incident, you’re asked to call Lea County Sheriff’s Office at 575-396-3611, Investigator Travis Wilson at 575-361-0472, or Lea County Crime Stoppers at 575-393-8005.
LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lea County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man they said killed a 17-year-old in Hobbs last week.
According to deputies, two teenagers were in a car when a red Ford Focus pulled up next to them and fired several shots.
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One of the teens told deputies he was involved in a fight before meeting up with their friend.
Investigators identified 22-year-old Adalberto Verdugo as a suspect, who they say told deputies he fired in self-defense.
No gun was found in the teenager’s vehicle. Verdugo was arrested and is now facing murder, assault, and gun charges.
If you have additional information about this incident, you’re asked to call Lea County Sheriff’s Office at 575-396-3611, Investigator Travis Wilson at 575-361-0472, or Lea County Crime Stoppers at 575-393-8005.