Police: Man killed after coming up $1 short in heroin deal

Police caught a teenage murder suspect Tuesday.Daryl Martinez, 19, is accused of shooting James Lucero Saturday at an apartment on Harper Drive.Detectives have learned that prior to the killing, Lucero had purchased $18 worth of heroin from Martinez. Police said Martinez accused Lucero of shorting him $3 for the purchase, and the men argued. Lucero gave Martinez the only cash he had left, which was $2, according to police.Police said when the victim left, Martinez followed him -- apparently upset about the remaining dollar -- and exchanged words before shooting and killing Lucero.

Police caught a teenage murder suspect Tuesday.

Daryl Martinez, 19, is accused of shooting James Lucero Saturday at an apartment on Harper Drive.


Detectives have learned that prior to the killing, Lucero had purchased $18 worth of heroin from Martinez. Police said Martinez accused Lucero of shorting him $3 for the purchase, and the men argued.

Lucero gave Martinez the only cash he had left, which was $2, according to police.

Police said when the victim left, Martinez followed him -- apparently upset about the remaining dollar -- and exchanged words before shooting and killing Lucero.