DALLAS, Texas (KVIA) — One person has been arrested after a shooting at the State Fair of Texas at Fair Park in Dallas, according to a social media post by the Dallas Police Department. The State Fair has been evacuated while police investigate. Dallas police first alerted the public of the shooting at 7:02 p.m.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Several spots across El Paso are experiencing power outages due to the ongoing thunderstorms, according to El Paso Electric. In a post to the social media site X, EP Electric stated, “#EPElectric is monitoring widespread outages in El Paso County due to severe thunderstorms. Our crews are working safely and
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TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — One person is dead after a plane crashed near the Truth or Consequences airport, according to the New Mexico State Police X account. State Police on scene of a plane crash near T or C airport. One single fatality. Scene being held for FAA to investigate. No other
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was injured after a shooting late Thursday night in Central El Paso, according to El Paso Police. The person suffered severe injuries, according to first responders. The shooting happened at the 2300 block of N. Copia Street, just before midnight. Police alerted the public of the shooting around
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA)-Convicted child killer David Renteria has his execution date back on the calendar, according to a source with information about the case. In an email, a spokesman with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice also confirmed Renteria’s death is rescheduled for his original date. ABC-7 confirmed that on Sept. 8, the judge
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UPDATE — : The El Paso Police Department confirmed the identity of the person who died. They say 24-year-old Ruben Garfio was driving Eastbound at a high rate of speed when he veered off the road and struck a large cement pillar. Police said investigators are awaiting further testing to determine if alcohol was involved.
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person has been critically injured and another person suffered minor injuries following reports of a stabbing in the Lower Valley, according to First Responders. Officers were called the 79-hundred block of Monterrey Drive just after 4 a.m. Monday morning. ABC-7 is working to learn more from El Paso Police
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UPDATE — All lanes of Joe Battle have been reopened, Special Traffic Investigators are now leading the investigation EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person suffered severe injuries after a collision near the intersection of Joe Battle Blvd and Edgemere Blvd, according to first responders. The crash involved both the motorcycle and another vehicle. The
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The body of a woman was found by the Sunland Park Fire Department this evening in the desert. The Sunland Park Fire Department alerted the public with a post on the social media site X, at 6:39 p.m. Saturday. The office of the Medical Investigator is now looking into
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Update: Court documents newly obtained by ABC-7 show that investigators believe Hernandez was “bar hopping” before the crash. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 26-year-old Cassandra Yolanda Hernandez has been charged intoxication manslaughter following a crash that led to a woman’s death, according to El Paso Police. Investigators have identified 40-year-old Alondra Soriano Rojas as the
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Originally Published: 26 AUG 23 16:44 ET By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — There are “multiple fatalities” from a shooting in Jacksonville, Florida, Saturday afternoon, Mayor Donna Deegan told CNN. She said more details would be coming from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office shortly. Deegan also told CNN affiliate WJXT the shooter was barricaded inside a
Continue ReadingEL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A crash happened at I-10 and Hawkins Sunday night. Traffic was backed up in the area for several hours but is now clear. This is a breaking news story. ABC-7 is working to find out more details.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso father Jose Varela has been found not guilty of capital murder and murder in the death of his infant daughter by a jury. Varela was standing trial after being accused of murdering 2-month-old Velma in February of 2017. ABC-7 was in the courtroom when the verdict was announced.
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LA UNION, New Mexico (KVIA) — Doña Ana County Fire crews and the Sunland Park Fire Department are responding to reports of a structure fire in La Union. Emergency crews are responding to the 1000 block of Mercantil Ave, near the intersection with Alvarez Rd. SPFD has informed ABC-7 it may be a mobile home
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Multiple emergency crews are at the scene of a possible water rescue in Sunland Park. Crews are responding in the area of Racetrack and McNutt, right near Mt. Cristo Rey. According to a tweet from the El Paso Fire Department, emergency crews from both departments were alerted of two
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One man has died after a shooting in Northeast El Paso early Saturday morning. The El Paso Police Department has identified 39-year-old Christopher Garcia as the victim in the shooting. Police say he was found “without signs of life” when first responders arrived at the scene. According to the investigation,
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UPDATE (11:16 a.m.) — An official with the El Paso Fire Department said one man’s body has been recovered, and the scene has been turned over to U.S. Border Patrol. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Fire Department is responding to reports of a body in the water at Paisano and Schuster. No
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SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — Eighteen migrants were found inside a small SUV in a smuggling scheme bust, according to a tweet by U.S. Border Patrol Chief of the El Paso Sector, Anthony “Scott” Good. Good did not specify when the bust happened. This is a developing story. “Transnational Criminal Organizations disregard the lives
Continue ReadingEL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-One person was taken to the hospital with severe injuries after a crash involving a semi-truck Friday morning, according to the El Paso Police Department. The crash happened around 1:30 a.m. The crash caused all Gateway South and Sean Haggerty Drive lanes to close. Stay with ABC-7 for updates throughout the day.
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Update: El Paso Police say the 19-year-old victim is now listed in “stable condition” at UMC. Gang Unit investigators have taken over the case. Officials say that no additional information is available at this time. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person suffered severe injuries after shooting broke out Sunday evening in South-Central El Paso,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Army has identified the soldier who was killed in a non-combat-related vehicle accident Friday morning. 24-year-old Sgt. Joel Sanchez died near the Fort Bliss training area during troop movement. He was assigned to the First Armored Division and was originally from Vallejo, California. He enlisted in 2016 and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One man has been rushed to the hospital after being stabbed Sunday afternoon. El Paso Police were called out to 7015 Alameda, near a permanently closed Goodwill store. The man’s injuries are considered non-life threatening, and has been taken to a nearby hospital by first responders. Police are reporting that
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A murder-suicide is being investigated by El Paso Police in Northeast El Paso. Police were called out to the scene at the 9800 block of Sidewinder Sunday after a family member said they were worried because they had not heard from the victim in three days. Through their investigation, police
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Fire Department said they recovered a body in the desert area near the intersection of Rio Grande Dr. and Mount Cristo Rey Blvd. One person was also rushed to the hospital in serious condition from the same area, according to Sunland Park FD. This is the
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Originally Published: 27 MAY 23 08:52 ET Updated: 27 MAY 23 22:01 ET By Clare Foran, Manu Raju, Jeremy Diamond, Melanie Zanona, Haley Talbot, Lauren Fox, Priscilla Alvarez and Sam Fossum, CNN Washington (CNN) — The White House and House Republicans have an agreement in principle on a deal to raise the debt ceiling for two
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EL PASO, Texas — Homeland Security Investigations in El Paso arrested a U.S. army soldier stationed at Fort Bliss for sexual abuse of a minor. According to officials, the arrest was made in collaboration with Fort Bliss’ Criminal Investigation Division and the Texas Department of Public Safety. This is a developing story. Check back for
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Originally Published: 27 MAY 23 17:53 ET Updated: 27 MAY 23 21:21 ET By Eric Bradner, Zoe Sottile and Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — The Texas House of Representatives has voted to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton, an unprecedented move following a legislative probe that faulted the third-term Republican for a yearslong pattern of corruption, including abusing
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UPDATE: Police said Crimes Against Persons is investigating this incident as a suspicious death. As of yet, the investigation is not being ruled a homicide and there are no suspects. However, police said that does not rule out the possibility. “It is something that does require more investigation,” said El Paso Police Sergeant Javier Sambrano.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A man who was found dead near the border wall just west of Sunland Park Sunday has been identified. The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Department said El Salvador resident Juan Chavez-Perez was found dead by Border Patrol Agents while patrolling the desert area near Sunland Park. Officials from the Office
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CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — U.S. Rep. George Santos, the New York Republican infamous for fabricating key parts of his life story, was arrested on federal criminal charges on Wednesday ahead of an expected court appearance. The indictment says Santos induced supporters to donate to a company under the false pretense that the money would be used
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