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Illegal immigrant shot, killed near Arivaca Road
May 6, 2006, 08:08 AM
An illegal immigrant was shot and killed Friday night shortly after crossing the border.

Several men illegally crossing the border into Arizona were in a remote desert area near Arivaca Road and mile post 21.

Pima County Sheriff's officials say that, just after 9 pm., the men saw a flash of what they thought was a weapon and quickly scattered.

One man was shot and died at the scene.

He's been identified as Reymundo Beltran-Aispuro.

Someone in the group used a cell phone to call family members back in California.

Border Patrol responded and located the victim by air.

Pima County's homicide unit is investigating the man's death as suspicisous. They believe that it could be drug related because the area is known for drug trafficking.

An autopsy is scheduled for Monday morning.