James Luis Lara-Salazar

Murdered
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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 ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    James Luis Lara-Salazar

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Hobbs

    NM

    2024-05-25

    18

    James

    Luis Lara-Salazar

    Yes

    12/13/2024

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    Does anyone have any updates on the status of this case? It seems like there hasn't been much news o... ...Read More
    08/05/2024
    Anyone aware of any cameras in the area that may have captured James' last known location? It could ... ...Read More
    06/15/2024
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