Suspect wanted in Hobbs teen's murder surrenders after five days
According to the Hobbs Police Department, 20-year-old Michael Alonzo Wynne Garcia surrendered to authorities on the night of June 11, 2025. He was arrested by the Lea County Sheriff's Office in Lovington, New Mexico, and booked into the Lea County Detention Center.
Garcia was wanted for murder, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, and aggravated fleeing a law enforcement officer stemming from a June 6 shooting that left 19-year-old Ismael Rios, of Hobbs, dead and another person injured.
Police said the shooting happened in the 800 block of East Lincoln. Officers responding to the scene found two people with gunshot wounds. One victim was flown to a hospital for treatment and has since been released. Rios, however, died from his injuries.
Shortly after the shooting, Garcia was briefly spotted in a red Toyota Camry but reportedly fled from officers as they approached.
Investigators credited the public with aiding in the search, saying community members played a vital role in sharing information and reporting tips about Garcia's whereabouts.
No further information is available at this time.
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