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Santiago Romero-Amaya

Case from Albuquerque, NM dated Jun 15, 2016

Victim Details

Santiago Romero-Amaya

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Albuquerque

NM

2016-06-15

64

Santiago

Romero-Amaya

06/30/2026

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On June 15, 2016, a 64-year-old Hispanic male named Santiago Romero-Amaya was killed in a carjacking in southwest Albuquerque, New Mexico. The tragic event unfolded when a suspect attempted to steal his vehicle, a violent encounter that ultimately led to Romero-Amaya's death. He was found with at least one gunshot wound in the street.

The man identified as the suspect in the murder and carjacking of Santiago Romero-Amaya was 32-year-old Rickey Renee Rock. Following the carjacking, a multi ...
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  • Santiago Romero-Amaya, age 64 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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