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Las Cruces murder suspect died in Mexico

September 27, 2022 6:41 PM David Gonzalez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A man wanted in connection to a deadly shooting at a Las Cruces hotel died a little over a week after that incident. Las…

Woman charged with murder in east El Paso shooting caught on surveillance video

September 27, 2022 10:06 AM David Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas — A 24-year-old woman is charged with murder in connection to a deadly shooting on the east side, according to El Paso police.…

Family living a nightmare after son was murdered and burned in the desert

September 26, 2022 6:21 PM Rosemary Garcia

EL PASO, Texas –A family is searching for answers after the tragic loss of one of their own. 28-year-old Manuel Sanchez Jr. lived with his parents…

“He told me he was gonna kill me:” Dona Ana County Sheriff recordings within the last year detail turmoil between Bob, Kim Yacone

September 26, 2022 12:04 PM Jason McNabb

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Dona Ana County Sheriff’s office has released lapel camera recordings to ABC-7 of two domestic disputes involving Bob…

At least 11 children among dead after gunman opens fire at school in Russia

September 26, 2022 2:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Anna Chernova and Radina Gigova, CNN At least 11 children were killed when a gunman wearing Nazi symbols opened fire at a school in the western…

Colorado woman struck by train while being held inside police car

September 24, 2022 10:59 AM Brianna Perez

(CNN) – A road rage suspect is lucky to be alive after a train struck the police cruiser she was being held in. The incident took place in Colorado…

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan rules out raising the minimum age to buy a firearm

September 23, 2022 6:02 PM Texas Tribune

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan said the state Legislature will not pass meaningful gun safety legislation during its next session but signaled an…

Former official pleads guilty in welfare fraud scheme where money was funneled to prominent Mississippians including Brett Favre

September 22, 2022 9:42 PM CNN Newsource

By Melissa Alonso and Dianne Gallagher, CNN A former top state official in Mississippi pleaded guilty Thursday to state and federal charges in…

New Mexico State Police call discovery of two bodies likely case of murder-suicide

September 23, 2022 4:43 PM David Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas — New Mexico State Police have confirmed the identities of two people who were found dead inside a Las Cruces apartment complex…

DOJ prosecutors recommend against charging Rep. Gaetz in sex-trafficking probe

September 23, 2022 1:17 PM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — Prosecutors have recommended against charging Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz in a federal sex-trafficking investigation,…

El Paso Police: Man in clown mask shoots victim in lower valley robbery attempt

September 22, 2022 12:44 PM David Gonzalez

UPDATE: A man dressed in a clown mask shot the victim in the abdomen, according to court documents obtained by ABC-7. Investigators say Dorian Carlos…

Doña Ana County Man facing first-degree murder charge in wife’s death has previous felony conviction

September 21, 2022 11:51 AM Sam Harasimowicz

DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico — In the statement of fact released by the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office, a man facing first-degree murder charges…

911 call shows the shock a stepson felt when he found his step-mom shot dead

September 22, 2022 12:34 PM Michael Courier

PICACHO HILLS, New Mexico – Robert Yacone is accused of shooting and murdering his wife, Kimberly Yacone. The shooting happened at their home in…

Xtra Depth: Former Mayor Cook explains why he created group in support of District Attorney Yvonne Rosales

September 21, 2022 8:13 PM Edwin Delgado

EL PASO, Texas — A former El Paso mayor has launched a political action committee to report what he believes is the truth about what’s happening at…

Lawyer for capital murder suspect, victim’s mother concerned with El Paso DA’s handling of case as trial is delayed

September 21, 2022 12:00 PM Stephanie Valle

EL PASO, Texas — A man accused of taking part in an ambush-style murder of a former Army soldier more than five years ago was supposed to go before…

New Mexico State Police investigating two bodies in found in Las Cruces apartment complex

September 21, 2022 6:40 PM Sam Harasimowicz

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – New Mexico State Police responded to a welfare check at a Las Cruces apartment complex. Officers informed ABC-7 that two…

Governor’s executive order designates Mexican cartels as terrorist organization

September 21, 2022 7:14 PM Yvonne Suarez

EL PASO, Texas – A new executive order issued by Texas Governor Greg Abbott designates Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations. Gov. Abbott also…

Texas Attorney General acknowledges receiving letter from District Attorney Yvonne Rosales

September 21, 2022 4:49 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas -Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office says he has received a letter from El Paso District Attorney…

New York attorney general files civil fraud lawsuit against Trump, some of his children and his business

September 21, 2022 9:40 AM David Gonzalez

(CNN) — New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a civil fraud lawsuit Wednesday against former President Donald Trump,…

Former officer who held down George Floyd’s legs gets 3 years in prison for aiding and abetting manslaughter

September 21, 2022 8:29 AM CNN Newsource

By Eric Levenson, Brad Parks and Omar Jimenez, CNN The former Minneapolis Police officer who held down George Floyd’s legs in May 2020 was…

Lower Valley shooting, one man taken to hospital

September 20, 2022 10:12 PM David Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas — Crimes Against Persons Detectives are investigating a shooting at 8631 North Loop. Police say one man in his late 30s has been…

Man crashes into several cars at eastside car dealership

September 19, 2022 7:57 PM Brianna Perez

EL PASO, Texas– El Paso Police confirm one man was arrested under multiple charges after crashing into vehicles at Viva Nissan in East El Paso…

Bob Yacone charged with first-degree murder in wife’s shooting death

September 20, 2022 2:24 PM Wil Herren

DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico — The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office confirms the death of Kim Yacone and the arrest of her husband, Bob Yacone. The…

Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Deputies met with gunfire after responding to call for help

September 19, 2022 6:39 AM Priscilla Duran, Kerry Mannix

Update: ABC-7 sources confirm Bob and Kim Yacone, owners of a local Italian restaurant in Picacho Hills called Forghedaboudit, were involved in this…

El Paso County Sheriff’s Office investigating homicide in Montana Vista

September 20, 2022 9:09 AM Brianna Chavez

UPDATE (1:25 PM): The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office now says they are investigating a homicide in far east El Paso County. Deputies received a call…