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26-03-2025
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Free resource center helping those impacted by Las Cruces mass shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The Family Assistance and Resource Center will continue providing free services for victims, families, and anyone impacted by the mass shooting that happened on Friday, March 21, at Young Park in Las Cruces. Resource event continues to help those impacted by Young Park shooting Las Cruces Fire Department (LCFD) said the free resource center will be held from noon through 7 p.m., Wednesday through Friday, March 26-28, at the Amador Live building, 302 S. Main St. in Downtown Las Cruces. Witnesses, family grapple with aftermath of Las Cruces shooting Among the many services provided at the Family Assistance and Resource Center are crisis and spiritual counseling, financial assistance for victims, and therapy dogs for emotional support and comfort, LCFD said. Suspects in Las Cruces shooting had past criminal history LCFD said that those who need transportation to and from Amador Live can dial the Essential Services line at 211. Roadrunner Transit also provides zero-fare transportation throughout Las Cruces. As we previously reported, three teens were killed, and 15 other people were injured in the shooting. Four suspects, including 20-year-old Tomas Rivas and three juveniles, two 17-year-old boys and one 15-year-old boy, are all facing murder charges. Juvenile suspects in Las Cruces park shooting to be held in custody Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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25-03-2025
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Las Cruces community members mourn after deadly shooting at Young Park
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – As the community mourns the deadly mass shooting at a Las Cruces park Friday night, witnesses who were there are speaking out on what they saw. Shock, confusion, and grief for the community are just some of the reactions that have been expressed. Witnesses, family grapple with aftermath of Las Cruces shooting 'Everyone was just sitting around watching the cars go, me and my girlfriend were laughing at the cars that couldn't get burnouts correctly,' said one shooting witness. What started as an unsanctioned car show at Young Park in Las Cruces took a devastating turn. 'I saw in the background two people arguing and a guy flashed a gun and the guy with the rifle we knew we had to leave,' said Izriann Prieto, car show attendee. 'One minute it was pure cars, the next was pure gunshots, and afterwards, you just hear people screaming and crying just a bunch of chaos everywhere,' said another witness. Three people were killed and fifteen injured as shots rang out Friday night. So far, four people have been arrested in connection to the shooting including 20-year-old Tomas Rivas, two 17-year-old, and a 15-year-old. The Doña Ana County District Attorney told KRQE News 13 on Monday that those juveniles and anyone else found responsible could be charged as adults. '{They) are going to be charged with three counts of first-degree murder, three counts of conspiracy, and again there could be other charges that are forthcoming depending on the accumulation of evidence,' said DA Fernando Macias. As many of those involved were former and current Las Cruces Public Schools students, the school district said the first day back from Spring Break on Monday looked a lot different from when they left. 'They are coming back without friends, without their colleagues and so we wanted to make sure that there were enough mental health professionals in our schools to assist those that are navigating some very difficult feelings,' said communications director, Kelly Jameson. As juvenile crime spreads throughout the state, the DA has a message for the youth in his community. 'Now is really the best time to reconsider any kind of involvement any kind of gang involvement any utilization of weapons it's basically going to change or end lives,' said Macias. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
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Las Cruces school district says support will continue for those impacted by shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Las Cruces Public Schools continues to offer support and counseling following the weekend shooting at Young Park that left three teenagers dead and 15 other people injured. Twenty-year-old Tomas Rivas and three juveniles are facing murder charges in the shooting on Friday, May 21. Las Cruces Police have not publicly identified the juvenile suspects. The victims who died in Friday's shooting have been identified as Andrew Madrid, 16; Jason Gomez, 17; and Dominick Estrada, 19. Madrid and Gomez died at the scene. Madrid was a sophomore at Centennial High School where he was a member of the school's junior varsity baseball team, his coach told KTSM. 'Las Cruces Public Schools continues to offer additional support and counseling resources following the March 21 fatal shooting that involved current and former students of the district. The incident, which reportedly happened at Young Park in Las Cruces, took the life of a Centennial High School student and injured many others, including some LCPS students,' the district said. LCPS Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz added: 'We are deeply saddened at this news and offer our condolences to all the families impacted by this senseless tragedy. The events that unfolded over the weekend are difficult to understand, especially for our young people. Our schools need to be a safe space for our students and staff, and we are committed to ensuring that.' Here is the rest of the district's statement: 'Over the weekend, LCPS administration worked with local mental health agencies to provide additional support at all school campuses Monday morning. Saturday, the district communicated with all staff, reaffirming those resources. 'District officials reminded staff, students and families that LCPS is working closely with law enforcement and any information related to the investigation should be shared directly with police using the non-emergency number provided over the weekend, (575) 526-0795. 'The Doña Ana County Office of Emergency Management has set up in-person crisis counseling, victim advocacy, spiritual counseling and connection to financial resources to anyone impacted by this incident. They will be at the Las Cruces Convention Center, 680 E. University Ave., Monday, March 24 and Tuesday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Additional dates and times may be announced. 'Parents were additionally given the Crisis Lifeline number for emotional support available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Anyone needing assistance can call or text 988 for free, confidential support. The Kidz Talk line is also available for phone calls and text messages at (575) 636-3636 or via email, kidtalk@ 'Families looking for resources from the National Association of School Psychologists on how to talk to children about violence can find more information on their website. 'In support of the Las Cruces Police Department, the Doña Ana County Office of Emergency Management and the New Mexico Crime Victims Reparations Commission, the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico has established the Together Las Cruces Crisis Action Fund for those who wish to provide safe and secure monetary assistance. More information on the fund can be found here.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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25-03-2025
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1 man, 3 teens face murder charges in Las Cruces park shooting
One young man and three teen boys are facing murder charges after a fatal shooting Friday night that has rocked Las Cruces. Las Cruces police allege brothers Tomas Rivas, 20, and Nathan Rivas, 17, both of Las Cruces, and two other teen boys were responsible for a shootout that killed three people and wounded 15 Friday night at Young Park in the border city. The shooting occurred just after 10 p.m. at what police called an "unauthorized car show" with about 200 people at the park off East Lohman Avenue. Tomas Rivas faces three counts of first-degree murder in the shooting, according to an arrest warrant affidavit filed against him. The police affidavit states his brother, Nathan Rivas, has been charged in the incident as well, although the details of those charges are not public. Las Cruces police said Sunday they had arrested and charged two other teen boys following the incident, but did not release their names Monday. All four of the suspects have been charged with murder, police said. The three people killed in the shooting were 19-year-old Dominick Estrada, 18-year-old Jason Gomez and 16-year-old Andrew Madrid, according to a criminal complaint filed against Tomas Rivas. Fifteen other people were injured, ranging in ages from 16 to 36, Las Cruces police have said. Seven of those injured were airlifted to El Paso for treatment, Las Cruces fire Chief Michael Daniels said in a news conference Saturday. Several witnesses told police two groups of people at the park — one of which included the Rivas brothers — who began to argue Friday night, according to the affidavit. After the groups began to argue, several witnesses saw "both groups produce firearms and start shooting at each other," police wrote in the affidavit. The witnesses told officers they saw both of the Rivas brothers with guns shooting during the incident. The first 911 call related to the shooting was placed just after 10 p.m. Friday, police wrote. Investigators allege photos and videos show Nathan Rivas driving in a Mercedes away from the scene, with his brother and another boy. The three drove to an apartment about a mile south of the park, police alleged in the affidavit, and Nathan Rivas then placed a tan bag inside a dumpster on the side of the building. Police searched the apartment and questioned its resident, who told them Tomas Rivas had arrived at his door at about 11 p.m. Friday appearing "panicked," according to the affidavit. He told police the 20-year-old had arrived wearing a black, red and gray jacket, but that he was wearing only a black shirt when he took Tomas home a few hours later. Officers found a black, red and gray sweater wrapped in a pillowcase in a trash can in the apartment, the affidavit alleges. Officers alleged they recovered four black semi-automatic handguns from the apartment property. Dozens of shell casings recovered from the scene matched the 9mm, .40-caliber and .45-caliber guns found at the property, the affidavit says. Over Saturday and Sunday, Tomas Rivas was booked into Doña Ana County jail and the three teens were booked into the juvenile detention center, police have said. The Rivas brothers were arrested at a mobile home community on a road called Mohican on the north side of the city. Prosecutors requested Tomas Rivas be held pending trial, and a pre-trial detention hearing will be scheduled in the coming weeks. Prosecutors indicated in a court motion the case against Rivas will be taken to a grand jury. Tomas Rivas has faced traffic violations in recent years, but he does not have a criminal history in New Mexico, according to an online court records database. Public records indicate he has lived in Las Cruces for years. Las Cruces police Chief Jeremy Story addressed reporters during a news conference Saturday, saying as the mass shooting gained national attention, some rumors and misinformation related to the incident had flooded social media sites. Several photos circulated on Facebook showing a young man holding an AR-15, supposedly at Young Park the same evening of the shooting. Story said officers had interviewed the man and did not believe he was involved in the shooting, saying, "although it's obviously a problem that he's out there with an AR-15 in his hands." Investigators swept Young Park for evidence Friday night and much of the day Saturday, he said, and only shell casings for handguns were found at the park. Las Cruces police also warned of scam online fundraisers purporting to benefit victims' families. The agency said in a statement it had identified "several" fake GoFundMe fundraisers, warning the public to vet such sites before donating. Several vigils were held for the victims of the shooting Sunday, after the park reopened to the public.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
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Suspect allegedly involved in Las Cruces shooting identified through court documents
Video above: Family, friends remember teens killed in park shooting EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Another suspect allegedly involved in the Young Park shooting in Las Cruces has been identified through court documents that were obtained by KTSM. Las Cruces Police have arrested four suspects, including three juveniles, in connection to the shooting and court documents identify one of the suspects as Nathan Rivas. 4 suspects arrested in park shooting in Las Cruces Las Cruces Police have only identified Tomas Rivas, 20, and Nathan Rivas has not been publicly named as one of the three juvenile suspects arrested by police. Las Cruces Police have not released the juveniles' names. All suspects are facing three open counts of murder, according to Las Cruces Police. Las Cruces Police have only identified the juvenile suspects as two 17-year-old boys and a 15-year-old boy. Court documents also provide additional details on Tomas Rivas and Nathan Rivas, including their whereabouts after the shooting. Court documents state that officers responded this past Friday, March 21 at Young Park located at 1905 Nevada Ave., in Las Cruces for multiple shots fired and several people who were injured. Officers arrived at the scene and discovered that multiple people had been shot and three other people had died as a result of the shooting. The victims who died in Friday's shooting have been identified as Andrew Madrid, 16; Jason Gomez, 17; and Dominick Estrada, 19. Madrid and Gomez died at the scene. Fifteen people were injured in the shooting. Several witnesses told police that there were two groups of people that had a verbal and physical altercation that Friday at Young Park. Several individuals from both groups then pulled out firearms and started to shoot at each other, according to court documents. Three to four male individuals then took off running to a nearby school after the shooting, according to court documents. Several witnesses told police that they recognized two of the individuals to be the 'Rivas brothers.' One of the witnesses told police that he had previous encounters with the Rivas brothers and that they travel in a Mercedes, according to court documents. After the shooting, officers were conducting surveillance at the 1800 block of Rentfrow Avenue and saw the Rivas brothers drive up to an apartment in a Mercedes, according to court documents. Officers then saw Nathan Rivas walk up to a trash bin that was located on the side of the apartment and place a bag inside it, according to court documents. Nathan Rivas returned to the Mercedes and then a traffic stop was conducted by police. A resident who was living at an apartment located at the 1800 block of Rentfrow Avenue told police that Tomas Rivas knocked on the door at around 11 p.m. on Friday night. The resident told police that when he answered the door, he saw Tomas Rivas and said that he looked panicked, according to court documents. The resident told police that Tomas Rivas was wearing a red, gray, and black jacket along with a fanny pack, but that when the resident took Tomas Rivas home hours later, he was only wearing a black shirt, according to court documents. A search warrant was executed at the apartment and investigators located four firearms that are believed to have been used in the shooting, according to court documents. Investigators also located a red, black, and gray colored sweater wrapped in a pillowcase in the kitchen trash of the apartment, according to court documents. The resident told police that the firearms that were found in the kitchen and outside trash bin were not his. The resident also told police that he left Tomas Rivas unattended in the kitchen and living room while the resident attended to his dogs, according to court documents. The shell casings that were discovered at Young Park matched the firearms that were discovered at the apartment, according to court documents. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
