Angel Salazar dies in fatal Far East El Paso shooting

Angel Salazar dies in fatal Far East El Paso shooting

Fatal Far East El Paso shooting death of Angel Salazar – Obituary

Nineteen-year-old Angel Salazar was fatally shot late Friday night in Far East El Paso, police confirmed.

Officers responded to a report of gunfire around 11:09 p.m. and discovered Salazar suffering from gunshot wounds in the 12400 block of Flora Alba Drive. Authorities believe the shooting may have taken place a block away on Dana Michelle Street.

Salazar was transported to a nearby hospital but later died from his injuries, according to the El Paso Police Department.

Detectives from the Crimes Against Persons unit are handling the case. Investigators suspect that Salazar had been inside a vehicle with another individual when the shooting occurred.

Police are urging anyone with information to contact the El Paso Police Department at 915-832-4400 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 915-566-8477.