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Johnny Burnside Jr

Case from Las Cruces, NM dated Jun 21, 2019

Victim Details

Johnny Burnside Jr

Male

Black / African American

Las Cruces

NM

2019-06-21

29

Johnny

Burnside Jr

06/24/2026

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On June 21, 2019, a tragic incident occurred in Las Cruces, New Mexico, resulting in the death of 29-year-old Johnny Burnside Jr. The event unfolded on the 2300 block of Lester Avenue around 3:20 p.m. when a shooting took place, claiming Burnside's life and leaving another man injured with a gunshot wound.

The investigation into the shooting led the Las Cruces police to identify and apprehend a suspect. Michael Wood, a 25-year-old individual, was arrested in connection with the deadly sho ...
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  • Las Cruces Sun-News: Police identify man who died in Lester Avenue shooting
  • Las Cruces Police Investigate Shooting on Lester Avenue
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