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George Abbott

Case from Las Cruces, NM dated Dec 05, 2022

Victim Details

George Abbott

Male

Black / African American

Las Cruces

NM

2022-12-05

51

George

Abbott

07/15/2026

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On December 5, 2022, a tragic incident occurred at the Desert Lodge Motel in Las Cruces, New Mexico, resulting in the death of 51-year-old George Washington Abbott. The shooting took place around 4 p.m. at the motel located on Picacho Avenue. Las Cruces police were promptly dispatched to the scene in response to a report of a gunshot victim.

Upon arrival, officers found Abbott suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite immediate medical attention, Abbott succumbed to his injuries and died at ...
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  • KFOX: Man dies after shooting at Las Cruces motel
  • George Washington Abbott Obituary - Las Cruces Sun-News
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    Has anyone else given thought to the location of the shooting? The Desert Lodge Motel seems like a h... ...Read More
    06/04/2024
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    I'm really starting to wonder about the location of the Desert Lodge Motel. Does an... ...Read More
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