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Police charge juvenile with murder after fatal shooting in Carrollton on Jan. 28

February 7, 2023 / 5:38 PM CST / CBS Texas

Your Tuesday Morning Headlines, February 7th, 2023

CARROLLTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – On Tuesday, Carrollton police arrested the suspect involved in a fatal shooting that happened on Jan. 28.

The suspect, a juvenile, will be charged with murder.

The shooting happened at the Posco Beer & Wine on Josey Lane. When police responded to the call, they found Alejandro Cortez, 17, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

The suspect was at-large for 10 days.

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