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Chaparral Resident Arrested for Aggravated Assault Linked to Fire Incident

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A man from Chaparral, David Garcia, has been arrested for aggravated assault following an incident that left a victim critically injured in Central El Paso. The victim, 47-year-old Salome Lares, was discovered with serious injuries at a structure fire on the 700 block of N. Ochoa St. on Saturday and is currently receiving treatment at a burn center in Lubbock. The El Paso Fire Department is also investigating the cause of the fire. Authorities are seeking any additional information regarding the incident.

Key Details: • Incident occurred on Saturday on the 700 block of N. Ochoa St. • Victim Salome Lares is in critical condition at a burn center in Lubbock. • David Garcia, 33, has been charged with aggravated assault. • Anyone with information can contact the non-emergency number at 915-832-4400 or Crime Stoppers at 915-566-8477.

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