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Police investigate deadly shooting on Amador

A 53-year-old man died Tuesday after being shot at least once.
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A 53-year-old man died Tuesday after being shot at least once.

Las Cruces police are investigating another deadly shooting that happened Tuesday afternoon.

A 53-year-old man died on West Amador Avenue shortly after 1 p.m. after being shot at least once.

Police said in a news release the incident followed a confrontation between two men on the 900 block of West Amador Avenue.

The man, who was armed with a knife, was pronounced dead on the scene.

Officers located, disarmed, and arrested the suspected shooter, a 26-year-old man, who was on a bicycle. Police say he is cooperating with investigators.

This is a developing story; more information will be shared as it is made available.