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James Luis Lara-Salazar

Death by Force
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James Luis Lara-Salazar, an 18-year-old resident of Hobbs, New Mexico, tragically lost his life on May 30, 2024, following a shooting incident that occurred on May 25, 2024. The young man was found suffering from several gunshot wounds on the 2000 block of North Kingsley Street in Hobbs.

After the shooting, James was transported to a hospital in Lubbock, Texas, where he was initially in critical condition. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries on May 30, 2024. James was kn ...Read More
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  • James Luis Lara-Salazar Obituary 2024 - Chapel of Hope Funerals and Cremations
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    Victim Details

    James Luis Lara-Salazar

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Hobbs

    NM

    2024-05-25

    18

    James

    Luis Lara-Salazar

    Yes

    11/07/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone else been thinking about the impact this tragedy might have on young Santiago? Losing a p... ...Read More
    12/11/2024
    I was shocked to hear about the incident on North Kingsley Street that took James Luis Lara-Salazar ... ...Read More
    10/29/2024
    I've been following the tragic case of James Luis Lara-Salazar and my heart goes out to his family, ... ...Read More
    09/04/2024
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