Prosecutors are objecting to a change-of-venue motion filed earlier this month in the case of a teen accused of fatally shooting Santa Fe High School basketball star Fedonta âJBâ White.
Prosecutors contend the defense attorney for 17-year-old Estevan Montoya has offered no evidence a Santa Fe venue would make it impossible for the defendant to receive a fair trial.
Montoya is charged with first-degree murder, unlawful carrying of a firearm, tampering with evidence and negligent use of a firearm in connection with the fatal shooting on Aug. 1 at an alcohol-fueled house party in Chupadero.
Witnesses have said White was shot after he and Montoya were involved in an altercation.
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