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New Mexico man rams semi-truck into Arizona Walmart, police say it was intentional

Nogales Police Department are investigating the incident as a possible DUI event.

NOGALES, Ariz. — The Nogales Police Department is investigating the events leading up to a New Mexico man driving a semi-truck into the front of a local Walmart.

On Jun. 1 at around 3:20 a.m., Nogales police officers arrived at the Walmart on 100 West White Park Drive in reference to a semi-truck that, officials say, intentionally collided into the front of the building.

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Police say the driver was identified as Christian Andrews of New Mexico and he was taken into custody.

Christian was processed for damages to the Walmart building and a possible DUI investigation, officials say.

The Walmart store will remain closed until further notice.

No injuries were reported and the investigation is still underway.

Credit: Nogales Police Department
A closer view of damages to the Wal-Mart.

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