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Steve Andrew Soltero

Case from Roswell, NM dated Oct 14, 2023

Victim Details

Steve Andrew Soltero

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Roswell

NM

2023-10-14

19

Steve

Andrew Soltero

Yes

06/21/2026

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Steve Andrew Soltero, a 19-year-old from Roswell, New Mexico, tragically lost his life on Saturday, October 14, 2023. The incident occurred inside a Walmart store in Roswell, where Soltero was shot and killed.

The accused shooter has been identified as Joshua Ray Martinez, an 18-year-old Walmart employee. Following the incident, Soltero's family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Walmart. The lawsuit alleges that the company failed to provide adequate security measures and properly sc ...
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  • Roswell Daily Record: Walmart shooting suspect captured
  • KOAT: Shooting at Walmart in Roswell kills 1
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