• On August 13, 2022 in Carlsbad, New Mexico, Gabriel Mesa (48) was shot and killed by deputies, who alleged he was aiming a firearm at them. https://bit.ly/3sTa5CM
  • On November 17, 2021 in Artesia, New Mexico, police responded to reports of a shooting at a residence just before 2:30 a.m. Upon arrival, they found the victim, Allen Grantham (37), unresponsive. He later died of his injuries. Nathan Garrison is the primary suspect of the crime, and has been charged with murder. https://bit.ly/3F4W2yj
  • On October 10, 2021 in Carlsbad, New Mexico, police responded to a shots fired call on the 600 block of North Mesquite. They found Eduardo Otero Jr. shot. He later died at the local hospital. Police are looking for two suspects, Gabriel Rodriguez and Alfredo Tornabene also known as Eay Jay or Apple Jacs. https://bit.ly/3xyx0Fa
  • On August 3, 2021 in Artesia, New Mexico, a man was shot and killed by his son in front of his home on West Chisum Street. According to the report provided by police, the victim John Baeza (34) had been fighting with his spouse, became physical, and pointed a gun to her head. His son, whose identity the authorities have kept anonymous, then fired a gun and killed him. The police have stated it was justified and thus have not charged him with a crime. https://bit.ly/3dygwDq
  • On August 3, 2021 in Artesia, New Mexico, John Baeza (34) was shot and killed by his son. Police deemed the murder as justifiable. Baeza was beating his wife and pointing a gun at her head. https://bit.ly/3H5K1tV
  • On June 6, 2021, in Artesia, New Mexico, a man was injured after being shot during an incident at the Ponderosa RV Park at 3204 W. Main St. https://bit.ly/3tbLLvl
  • On August 20, 2020, ECSO were called concerning a vehicle burglary. They found one man injured by a gun shot. They found Weston Bricker, 28, shot and killed in a nearby field. https://bit.ly/37cu9X0
  • On August 13, 2020, Benjamin Valenzuela, 33, was arrested for a shooting that occurred on West Bush Street and another shooting in the morning side area. He was charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, being a felon in possession with a firearm and tampering with evidence. https://bit.ly/344SBru
  • On August 4, 2020 a man was shot in the chest at the Walmart in Artesia. https://bit.ly/3k4UZ76
  • On June 6, 2020, a man was shot at the Ponderosa RV Park. The man was transported to Artesia General Hospital before being airlifted to an out-of-state- hospital. https://bit.ly/3nKNRix
  • On June2, 2020, ECSO reported James Wade, 18, was arrested in connection with a 1st degree murder. Alonso Valdez, 28, was also arrested for tampering with evidence. https://bit.ly/3nNJbsg
  • March 25, 2020 – A Park Ranger fatally shot Charles Lorenzo near Carlsbad Caverns after confrontation. SOURCE: Albuquerque Journal, March 25, 2020
  • Feb. 18, 2020 – Robert Ortega III, 20 yo, found dead with at least two gunshot wounds. His roommate, Daniel Sosa, 20 yo, has been arrested. SOURCE: Artesia Daily Press, Feb. 19, 2020
  • On January 14, 2020, a male, age 46, was shot in the neck and was in stable condition. Source: Artesia Daily Press
  • On November 21, 2019 Carlsbad, New Mexico, Montel Wabbington-Bey, age 19, shot and killed Rosemary Alvarez, age 59. There were conflicting statements about the incident. SOURCE: CARLSBAD CURRENT ARGUS
  • On September 7, 2019 in Carlsbad, New Mexico, Carlie Overturf, age 26, was found shot to death. No suspects were named. SOURCE: CARLSBAD CURRENT
  • On March 18, 2019, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, Valerie Fierro, was shot in the leg. The shooter dropped Fierro off at a hospital and then left. The sheriff’s office is investigating the incident. It is not clear if the shooting was intentional. Source: Carlsbad Current Argus
  • On January 12, 2019, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, Samuel Cortese, 38 years old, was charged with robbery of U-1st Community Federal Credit Union at gunpoint. He was also charged with robbery of a Subway restaurant and a Western Commerce Bank. Source: Carlsbad Current Argus
  • On April 24, 2018, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, Keyon Mason, age 18, was arrested in connection with the shooting of an 8-year-old boy. Police department investigators said Mason told them he and the boy were “playing” when the .22 revolver discharged. Mason admitted to knowing the gun was loaded when he pointed it at the boy. The boy is in stable condition. Source: Carlsbad Current Argus
  • On October 5, 2017, in Roswell, New Mexico, a male was severely injured during a shooting incident in an RV park off US 285. The Eddy County sheriff’s office arrived at the RV Park in reference to an individual suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. Police are working to identify a suspect. Source: Artesia Daily Press
  • On July 17, 2017, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, the bodies of Lisa Sexton, age 48, and Nathan Hartman, age 50, were found in a tax service office. Both had suffered single gunshot wounds and a gun was found near the bodies. Lisa Sexton operated the business. Authorities say the two victims were in a relationship for more than a year. Police say they didn’t have any evidence to suggest anyone else was involved, indicating this was likely a murder-suicide. Source: KRQE News
  • On April 6, 2017, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, Evan Gonzales, 18 years old, was arrested for three armed robberies. Police said evidence suggested Gonzales was involved in a shooting earlier that day that is being investigated. Deputies received a call of shots fired from a car at 4 a.m. Bullets struck a nearby home, but no one was injured. Source Albuquerque Journal
  • On February 3, 2017, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, a two-year-old was killed after being accidentally shot by one of his siblings. All siblings were under the age of five. They were playing outside of their home. The parents thought the gun was safely secured in the house. Source: KOAT News
  • On July 26, 2016, in Artesia, New Mexico, New Mexico State Police were dispatched for a 911 “shots fired” call involving an officer-involved shooting incident. As Artesia police officers arrived at the scene, they encountered Juan Reynolda Duran, 36 years old, who was armed with two firearms. During the encounter, Mr. Duran pointed firearms at police officers. After multiple demands for Mr. Duran to drop his weapon, shots were fired. Mr. Duran was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident remains under investigation. Source: Artesia Daily Press
  • On July 5, 2016, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, police found 44-year-old Eric A. Florez, who had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and had died at the scene. According to police, Florez was driving a van when he was shot. Detectives are following up investigative leads. Source: Santa Fe New Mexican
  • On December 7, 2015, in Eddy County, New Mexico, a 28-year-old victim was found at home with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim remained hospitalized in critical condition. Carlsbad police are looking for a suspect. Source: KRQE News
  • On October 28, 2015, in Eddy County, New Mexico, a woman was shot and injured in what appeared to be a random accident. She was taken to the Carlsbad Medical Center to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Source: Albuquerque Journal
  • On September 1, 2015, in Eddy County, New Mexico, officers shot and killed 47-year-old Michael Evans. The officers were serving Evans an arrest warrant for selling a machine gun to an undercover agent. When they arrived at his house shots were fired. Source: NewsWest.com
  • On September 9, 2013, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, a 16-year-old boy shot his 12-year-old cousin while playing outdoors. The shooter did not know there was a bullet in the chamber of the handgun. The teen told police that his cousin had pointed a toy pistol at him before he shot him with a .38 handgun. Source: Associated Press
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