Las Cruces Man, 19, Convicted and Sentenced in Fatal Road Rage Shooting

Jonathan Estrada, 19, of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Sept. 25, 2025, following a felony conviction for second-degree murder. The booking, registered under number 2500008003, also lists counts of tampering with evidence, aggravated assault, and shooting at a dwelling or vehicle. Estrada was taken into custody at 6335 Bataan Memorial West and is currently held without bond. According to court and news records, Estrada pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in connection with the June 2, 2025, road rage killing of 14-year-old Alejandro Roman. The incident involved a shooting that took place in Las Cruces, leading to multiple felony charges including aggravated assault. Reports indicate the legal proceedings concluded with a sentencing hearing following his guilty plea. Court and news records indicate Jonathan Estrada was convicted in this case.