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Court documents claim Dougherty, along with, Andres Pedroza, Juanito Montoya, and Yaquez McKenzie attempted to break into Adrian Vallejos' car outside his home in southwest Albuquerque. Documents claim Vallejos confronted the teens while they were attempting to break into his car and they opened fire, killing Vallejos.
Dougherty pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary with a deadly weapon and conspiracy to commit robbery. He faces up to four-and-a-half years in custody of CYD when sentenced. His sentencing is expected to take place in July.
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