Mass Shooting in New Mexico: 3 Lives Lost, 15 Injured
In a tragic incident in Las Cruces, New Mexico, three individuals were killed, and 15 others sustained injuries, as reported on the Las Cruces Police Facebook page. Among the deceased, two were 19 years old, and one was 16. The injured victims’ ages vary from 16 to 36. Updates from New Mexico officials have been provided.
Authorities in Las Cruces, New Mexico, reported multiple casualties resulting from a mass shooting at a local park on Friday night.
Here’s the latest from law enforcement:
Shooting in New Mexico
Overview:
The incident resulted in at least three fatalities and 15 injuries during a shooting that occurred at Young Park around 10 p.m. local time on Friday.
During a Saturday morning press briefing, Police Chief Jeremy Story confirmed that the shooting occurred at an unapproved car show taking place in the park.
Key details:
According to Story, the shooting erupted following a confrontation between two groups, with members from both sides reportedly opening fire. Several individuals were caught in the crossfire.
The victims included two 19-year-old men and one 16-year-old boy, as stated by the authorities.
Victim ages ranged from 16 to 36.
Witnesses reported seeing an individual carrying an AR-15, but police confirmed that this person was not involved in the shooting. The bullet casings recovered were all traced back to handguns.
Unanswered questions:
The identities of the victims have not yet been disclosed.
Law enforcement also has not provided any information about potential suspects or the reasons behind the altercation.
Authorities are still awaiting updates on the medical conditions of four of the injured individuals.
Community context:
Young Park serves as a venue for music and recreational activities.
Situated on the outskirts of the Chihuahuan Desert along the Rio Grande River, Las Cruces is approximately 41 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border.
Reactions:
Mayor Eric Enriquez described the incident as a tragic and senseless event during a press conference on Saturday, expressing his condolences to the victims’ families.
Las Cruces City Councilor and Mayor Pro Tem Johana Bencomo took to Instagram to share her sorrow on Saturday morning.
“This was a despicable act of violence that will leave our community in mourning,” she stated, adding that today “a tragedy like this feels like a looming nightmare, yet we continue to pray and hope it never becomes reality.”
How you can help:
Investigators are encouraging anyone who was nearby during the incident and may have photographs or videos to upload them to a secure site here.
Source: This article’s information was gathered from a public press briefing conducted by Las Cruces officials on Saturday, which included the mayor, police, and fire chiefs. Reporting for this story took place from Detroit.
