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15-year-old arrested for first-degree murder and armed robbery after drug deal

According to an affidavit obtained by NewsWest 9, security cameras located on the exterior of Mills Elementary School captured the incident.

HOBBS, N.M. — An arrest affidavit from the Hobbs Police Department reveals new details that took place on Sept. 25 in the area of 200 West Copper Ave. in Hobbs, NM.

Hobbs Police said they gained access to security cameras that were located on the exterior of Mills Elementary School that captured the incident.

In the footage, 19-year-old Brennon Smith was shown driving a silver pick-up truck and parked against the fence line south of the school.

After further investigation and multiple interviews conducted by Hobbs Police, it was found that a 15-year-old juvenile approached Smith in his car and shot him in the head. Smith and the juvenile were conducting a marijuana deal.

Smith later died at the Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital as a result of the gunshot wound.

The 15-year-old juvenile has been charged with first-degree murder and an attempt to commit a felony to wit armed robbery, which is a third degree felony.

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An arrest warrant was obtained for a 15-year-old juvenile for the charges of first-degree murder and attempt to commit a felony.

On Saturday, the 15-year-old was arrested and transported to the Hobbs City Jail for booking.

We will continue to update this article as we learn more information.

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Hobbs Police Department reported on Wednesday that a 19-year-old Hobbs man succumbed to his injuries after he crashed a vehicle into a wall and was suffering from a gunshot wound in the process.

The incident happened on Monday around 6:47 p.m., when Hobbs Police responded to the 200 block of West Copper Ave. in Hobbs in reference to a vehicle crash.

According to HPD, officers were informed by dispatch that a vehicle crashed into a wall and witnesses told Hobbs Police that they heard a gunshot.

The driver of the vehicle was identified as Brennon Smith.

Hobbs Fire Department EMS arrived on the scene and Smith was transported to Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital, where he ultimately died due to his injuries.

Hobbs Police do not know at this time how Smith was shot or why he crashed into a wall.

HPD is actively investigating the incident and NewsWest 9 will update this story once more information is provided. 

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