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Oscar Amezquita

Case from Las Cruces, NM dated May 09, 2020

Victim Details

Oscar Amezquita

Male

White / Caucasian

Las Cruces

NM

2020-05-09

79

Oscar

Amezquita

07/09/2026

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Oscar Amezquita, a 79-year-old business owner from Las Cruces, New Mexico, was tragically shot and killed on May 9, 2020, at his place of business, Landis Shoe Company. The incident led to a thorough investigation and subsequent legal proceedings.

The primary suspect in Amezquita's murder is Lonnie Gallegos, a 39-year-old individual who was charged with the first-degree murder of the elderly businessman. Gallegos was accused of shooting Amezquita at his shoe store, an act that resulted in ...
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  • Las Cruces Sun-News: Man fatally shot at intersection of Amador and Esperanza
  • Man charged with murder in Oscar Amezquita's death
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