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LPD arrests man, detains juvenile in New Year’s Eve stray bullet death
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Juan Puente , as published by KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points An investigation led detectives to a location where a New Year's Eve celebration was taking place, and witnesses reported hearing gunfire. The victim, a 44-year-old man, was shot outside his home.
Laredo police have made arrests in connection with a stray bullet death on New Year's Eve. The victim, a 44-year-old man, was shot outside his home. An investigation led detectives to a location where a New Year's Eve celebration was taking place, and witnesses reported hearing gunfire.
A 19-year-old man and a 16-year-old juvenile were identified as suspects. Physical evidence and video recordings allegedly showed them discharging firearms in a backyard. Police recovered firearms and spent casings from the property.
Further details on the case are available through the circumstances surrounding the arrests and the investigation. The Laredo Police Department has not released additional information at this time.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
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