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Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police release identity of man killed in officer-involved shooting in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) — The Las Cruces Police Department has released the identity of the man who was killed in an officer-involved shooting on Walnut Street last Thursday. According to police, 18-year-old Josiah Perrault died from injuries sustained during the shooting. Teen accused of killing a woman searching for her stolen car is set to begin trial A different man police believe is involved was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The 'Officer-Involved Incident Task Force' is investigating the shooting. This includes agents from New Mexico State Police, the Las Cruces Police Department, Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office and New Mexico State University Police. A news conference is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20. Las Cruces police say it's delayed until next week 'to allow witness interviews to be completed and to permit Chief Jeremy Story and other LCPD personnel to attend National Police Week in Washington, D.C.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Las Cruces Police to hold news conference on officer-involved shooting that killed 1, injured another
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – A news conference will be held later this month about the officer-involved shooting that killed one and injured another on Thursday morning, May 8, across from Lynn Middle School in Las Cruces, the Las Cruces Police Department (LCPD) announced in a news release. Man dead after officer-involved shooting near Lynn Middle School in Las Cruces The news conference will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20, in Council Chambers at City Hall, 700 N. Main St. 'Due to the unfortunate timing of this incident, and with many of our department members traveling to Washington, D.C., for National Police Week to honor Officer Jonah Hernandez, we will delay having a news conference until after our return,' Chief Jeremy Story said. 'We appreciate the community's understanding as we balance our commitment to honoring our heroes with our responsibility to provide transparency in this ongoing investigation.' LCPD said National Police Week is from May 11-17. As we previously reported, a man died, and another person suffered non-life-threatening injuries as a result of an officer-involved shooting that happened at around 6:30 a.m. Thursday at the 900 block of Walnut Street, which is located across Lynn Middle School. However, LCPD said the shooting did not happen on the school campus. LCPD said the officer involved in the incident was not injured. He has been placed on paid administrative leave, which is standard procedure for such an incident. The Officer-involved Incident Task Force continues investigating, and detectives have yet to confirm the identity of the man who died, LCPD said. LCPD said the Officer-involved Incident Task Force includes investigators from New Mexico State Police, the Las Cruces Police Department, Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office and New Mexico State University Police. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Yahoo
Police: Juveniles had prior run-ins with law enforcement
Mar. 25—LAS CRUCES — Four people charged so far in the deadly March 21 shootout in Young Park had all faced criminal charges or domestic violence petitions in the past, police said Tuesday. At least one of the defendants had also been involved in trafficking firearms online, Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story said during a news conference. Tomas Rivas, 20, along with two 17-year-olds and one 15-year-old, have each been charged with open counts of murder over the deaths of Dominick Estrada, 19; Andrew "AJ" Madrid, 16; and Jason Gomez, 17. District Attorney Fernando Macias, who has indicated he would charge the minor defendants as adults, confirmed that the three juveniles will remain in custody pending further proceedings. Story presented video and audio recordings depicting the moment gunfire erupted around 10 p.m. Friday, as a crowd watched a blue Mustang spinning doughnuts. The four defendants were on one side of the dispute, but investigators had not yet determined whether both sides had opened fire, Story said. Three of the four defendants had been involved together in multiple cases, Story said. No connection to a known criminal gang had been established. A total of 59 bullet casings were recovered from the scene, including .45 and 9mm caliber. Some of those struck by gunfire were intended as targets, while many were not, the chief said. Fifteen wounded that night were treated at Las Cruces hospitals and in El Paso, ranging in age from 16 to 36. In addition to four semi-automatic pistols, Story said police recovered a shotgun connected to the defendants. Of these, he confirmed that three weapons had been reported as stolen, while the status of the other two was not clear. Car meets and juvenile crime "We need more for our youth to do," City Manager Ikani Taumoepeau said during the conference, promising to include youths themselves in discussions about city facilities and programs. He said one suggestion under discussion would be converting the recently closed Amador Live venue in downtown Las Cruces, a development on city-owned property, into a facility serving youth. Story clarified a remark he made last Saturday, in the shooting's aftermath, when he described the shootout as "a stark reminder of the blatant disregard people in New Mexico have for the rule of law and order." On Tuesday, Story said the intended reference had been to New Mexicans who commit crimes with no fear of accountability. Nighttime car meets had been the focus of repeated complaints of reckless driving and other dangerous behaviors with firearms present, Story said, adding that he would support safer versions of such events that abided by the law. Taumoepeau said no changes in the park's hours of access were planned. An inaugural class of park rangers would soon be on the ground helping to monitor the parks, with backup from the New Mexico Mounted Patrol and city police, authorities said. While the city of Las Cruces has provided funding for 220 police officers, Story said his current staffing level sits at about 188 and that he has struggled to fill those ranks. Citing an increase in offenses by repeat juvenile offenders, he called for solutions, particularly from state lawmakers, addressing juvenile crime, rehabilitation and diversion programs, as well as resources for recruiting and retaining police officers.
Washington Post
25-03-2025
- Washington Post
Video and 911 calls played by police detail chaos from deadly shooting in New Mexico
Police released video footage and 911 emergency calls Tuesday depicting chilling scenes of people running in panic as gunfire crackled in a New Mexico park where three people were killed and 15 others were wounded during an unauthorized car show. One of the video recordings, taken by a bystander and shown by Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story at a news conference, captured a blue Mustang doing donuts in a parking lot Friday night just before gunfire erupts and people scatter.
The Independent
25-03-2025
- The Independent
Video and 911 calls played by police detail chaos from deadly shooting in New Mexico
Police released video footage and 911 emergency calls Tuesday depicting chilling scenes of people running in panic as gunfire crackled in a New Mexico park where three people were killed and 15 others were wounded during an unauthorized car show. One of the video recordings, taken by a bystander and shown by Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story at a news conference, showed a blue Mustang doing donuts in a parking lot just before gunfire erupts and people in a crowd flee in chaos from the shooting Friday night. At one point in the brief video, it appears a man with a gun is seen brandishing a weapon as shots are heard. The man recording the cellphone video is heard saying, 'Oh my god, I just witnessed a murder!' before the video ends. The police chief credited the man for putting his phone away and helping the wounded. Authorities said Friday night's shooting at Young Park started after an altercation broke out between two groups at a gathering that had drawn about 200 people. In court documents, prosecutors described it as one of the most horrific incidents to occur in Las Cruces, which is about 40 miles (70 kilometers) from the U.S.-Mexico border. Story called it a massive and chaotic scene. He showed police body camera footage that showed officers running to the scene and helping to stop the bleeding of one victim while another told a crying woman to breathe and that everything would be OK. Four people are facing murder charges, including three teenagers. Court records include the accounts of multiple people who identified two of the suspected shooters by name. Police officers say they also witnessed the same two suspects allegedly dumping firearms at an apartment complex after Friday's shooting. Story said Tuesday that he believes all firearms used in the shooting have been recovered and that three of the handguns believed to have been used were reported stolen. Some of the wounded were bystanders who were not involved in the dispute between the two groups who opened fire during a dispute over 'personal issues in the past,' the chief said. Authorities said the investigation is ongoing and more people could be charged in connection with the shooting. Las Cruces Mayor Eric Enriquez, also speaking at the news conference, said hearts are heavy with sorrow in his community for those family and friends affected by the tragic event. 'Let me be clear this incident will not be tolerated in our community. We stand united against violence in all of its forms,' Enriquez said, adding that authorities will work to ensure those responsible will be held accountable for their actions. Those facing first-degree murder charges are Tomas Rivas, 20, and three teenage males, including two 17-year-olds and a 15-year-old. The Associated Press typically does not name suspects younger than 18. Investigators have collected evidence that includes the accounts of multiple witnesses who identified two of the shooters by name. They also said those two suspects allegedly dumped firearms at an apartment complex after the shooting. Officers had followed Rivas and one of the teenagers there and took them into custody after watching the teen toss a bag into a dumpster, they said. The dozens of shell casings found at the park matched the caliber of the firearms that were found at the apartment complex, according to court documents. Rivas, who is charged with three counts of open murder, made a brief court appearance Monday. The teens were scheduled to make their first appearances in children's court Tuesday. Prosecutors are seeking to keep Rivas in custody as he awaits trial. The district attorney's office said it is seeking to prosecute the teens as adults. At the time of the shooting, Rivas was prohibited from possessing a firearm because of a pending case in El Paso County, Texas, according to prosecutors. They said Rivas is facing charges there of evading arrest and smuggling of persons. Rivas' public defender has not returned messages from The Associated Press seeking comment. The state public defender's office also is representing the teenagers but declined to comment on the allegations against them. Andrew Madrid, 16, and Jason Gomez, 18, died at the scene. Dominick Estrada, 19, died later at a hospital. The wounded ranged in age from 16 to 36 and were treated at the park or taken to hospitals.
