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Alejandro Cortez

Case from Carrollton, TX dated Jan 28, 2023

Victim Details

Alejandro Cortez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Carrollton

TX

2023-01-28

17

Alejandro

Cortez

07/29/2026

Case Description

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On January 28, 2023, 17-year-old Alejandro Cortez was fatally shot at Posco Beer & Wine on Josey Lane in Carrollton, Texas. Police responded to the scene shortly after 2 p.m., where Cortez was pronounced dead.

Following a 10-day investigation, Carrollton police arrested a juvenile suspect on February 7, 2023. The suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed due to their age, was charged with murder in connection with Cortez's death.

In the aftermath of the tragedy, Alejandro's ...
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  • https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/crime/article272244473.html
  • wfaa.com: Carrollton police investigating murder of 17-year-old boy
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