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Nampa police ID victim, issue warrant in drive-by fatal shooting

Associated Press

NAMPA, Idaho – Police southwestern Idaho have identified a man shot and killed in a drive-by shooting that took place earlier this week.

The Idaho Press-Tribune reported that 25-year-old Ricardo Keith, of Alabama, died after getting shot from a passing vehicle in Nampa on Wednesday. Police said Keith was driving a separate vehicle.

Nampa police have since located the vehicle they believe was driven by the person who killed Keith. However, police are still searching for the suspect

A warrant for first-degree murder by robbery has been obtained for Jesus “A.J.” Avila. He has been recently cited for misdemeanor drug charge and completed a four-year sentence earlier this year for aggravated assault and possession of a controlled substance.