Clovis, New Mexico police on Saturday arrested a man charged with murder in connection with a deadly shooting the day before in a church parking lot.
The Clovis Police Department arrested 41-year-old Andrew Robles of Clovis in connection with the shooting death of 43-year-old Daniel Dale Flores of Clovis, which occurred at about 4:20 p.m. May 29 in the parking lot of the Church of Christ in the 1500 block of Pile Street, according to a statement from CPD.
Robles was booked into the Curry County Detention Center on the following charges:
• Count 1: Murder (First Degree Felony) – Section 30-2-1 NMSA
• Count 2: Felon in Possession of a Firearm (Third Degree Felony) – Section 30-7-16 NMSA
• Count 3: Tampering with Evidence (Third Degree Felony) – Section 30-22-5 NMSA
During the course of the investigation, detectives identified a person previously depicted in photographs wearing a red shirt whose image was shared on social media.
“After reviewing surveillance footage and conducting interviews, investigators determined that the individual was not present when the homicide occurred,” reads the statement from CPD. “As a result, no criminal charges are being pursued against him in connection with this incident.”
Investigators also recovered the firearm believed to have been used in the commission of the crime.
“The recovery of the weapon, along with surveillance footage, witness statements, forensic evidence, and information provided by members of the public, contributed significantly to the successful resolution of this case,” the statement continues.
Other information about the circumstances leading to the shooting were not immediately clear as the investigation is ongoing.
“The Clovis Police Department would like to thank the community for its assistance throughout this investigation. The numerous tips and information provided by citizens played a critical role in helping investigators identify, locate, and apprehend the suspect.”
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Clovis, NM police arrest suspect in deadly church parking lot shooting
Reporting by Adam D. Young, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal / Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
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