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Alexander Jacob Lara

Case from Abilene, TX dated Apr 13, 2025

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Victim Details

Name

Alexander Jacob Lara

Gender

Male

Race

Hispanic / Latino

City

Abilene

State

Texas

Date Of Death

Apr 13, 2025

Age At Death

Last Updated

Oct 31, 2026

Case Description

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Summary based on 4 sources

Alexander Jacob Lara, a 17-year-old Hispanic/Latino male, lost his life to gun violence on Sunday, April 13, 2025. His death occurred in Abilene, Texas. An obituary was later published by McCoy Funeral Home to honor his memory.

Details about the circumstances of the shooting are limited. Initial news reports at the time suggested the incident may have taken place in the nearby community of Hamby.

Law enforcement immediately opened an investigation into Alexander's death. According to the early news coverage, a person described as the shooter was cooperating with the investigating officers.

Since those initial reports, no public announcements have been made regarding arrests or charges in the case. As of April 2025, the investigation into Alexander's death remains open and the case is unsolved.