Officers in Texas Arrest Suspect in East Pratt Street Shooting Homicide of 16-Year-Old

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In reference to the homicide of 16-year-old Izaiah Jaydin Carter, that occurred on March 6, in the Southeast District, detectives have arrested 23-year-old Roger Alexander Alvarado-Mendoza.

Investigators believe Mendoza shot and killed Carter while in the 5900 block of East Pratt Street, following a dispute.

On March 19, Mendoza was located in Texas by local authorities.

Baltimore City homicide detectives are currently traveling to Texas to interview Mendoza and extradite him back to Baltimore City where he will be formally charged with first-degree murder.

Roger Alexander Alvarado-Mendoza, 23
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