• On February 24, 2022 in Hobbs, New Mexico, a shootout between an armed suspect and an officer turned fatal. Daniel Ramirez (27) and Janessa Perez (28) were approached by the officer before taking off on foot. Ramirez then opened fire, striking and injuring the police officer. During the exchange of fire, Ramirez was struck at least once and later succumbing to the injury. https://bit.ly/3N2gCnz
  • On February 23, 2022 in Hobbs, New Mexico, an officer and a suspect were both injured during a shooting on 1832 North Turner St. https://bit.ly/3ihEa9Q
  • On December 3, 2021 in Hobbs, New Mexico, a woman and two juveniles were criminally charged for an incident that occurred at Highland Middle School in November. Karen Gomez (30) along with her 12-year-old son Angel Rodriguez and his friend Athan Zamora were seen waving and shooting a pellet gun at the school, which led to the injuries of three people. https://bit.ly/3Ba7lV6
  • On September 23, 2021 in Hobbs, New Mexico on the 1200 block of East Broadway, Steven Samreth shot and killed Celina Maldonado, and then shot her 2-year-old in the face. He then shot himself in the head. Both he and the 2-year-old survived. Maldonado’s son ran to the neighbors to get help. https://bit.ly/3xqtFYA
  • On April 26, 2021 in Hobbs, New Mexico, Maurice Benton was found dead by police with multiple gunshot wounds at the Rex Arms apartments. Police later arrested Adrian McGaha. Witnesses say McGaha and Benton got into a verbal exchange. McGaha left and returned with a firearm and shot Benton. https://bit.ly/3fpYUf6
  • On March 9, 2021, the Lea County Sheriff’s department arrested Austin York (22) of Roswell after he shot at a pick-up truck and injured a passenger. https://bit.ly/2Rp8R2x
  • On August 27, 2020, in Lovington N.M. Matthew Fuentez, 33, was arrested for the fatal shooting of David Lee Cassillas. Fuentez was the estranged boyfriend of female the victim was dating. Five children were present at the shooting. https://bit.ly/37cqJnn
  • On October 4, 2019 in Hobbs, New Mexico, Edward “Lucky “ Soto, age 35, shot and killed Eric Noel Carrasco, age 26. No further information was available. SOURCE: LEA COUNTY TRIBUNE
  • On March 17, 2018, in Hobbs, New Mexico, Jose Acosta, 36 years old, shot and killed Yvonne Villalobos, 29 years old. Although shots were fired during the arrest there were no injuries. Police charged Acosta for fourth-degree involuntary manslaughter. Source: KOB4
  • On February 11, 2018, in Hobbs, New Mexico, Nathan Garcia faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The off duty policeman said he accidentally cut Garcia off on the road leading Garcia to start driving recklessly toward him. He then pulled out a gun and pointed it at him. Police eventually caught up with Garcia at a traffic stop. Source: KOB4
  • On November 29, 2017, in Hobbs, New Mexico, officers responded to a call and found Daniel Torres, age 45, dead in his home from a gunshot wound. Source: KRQE News
  • On November 6, 2017, in Hobbs, New Mexico, police arrested Lazarus Sanders, age 19. He is facing charges for allegedly shooting at a bank employee after an armed robbery at the ATM. Witnesses told police the suspect stole money from someone at the ATM of the Lea County State Bank. He then shot a bank employee who was trying to watch the suspect until police arrived. Source: KRQE News
  • On July 28, 2016, in Eunice, New Mexico, an officer-involved shooting occurred. Source: News Sun
  • On February 18, 2016, in Lea County, New Mexico, a fatal police shooting has left a suspect dead and a deputy in the hospital. State Police say 52-year-old Guadalupe Sauceda was caught robbing a man’s home in Jal. When two Lea County sheriff’s deputies and two Jal police officers showed up, they say Sauceda was holding a gun and shots were exchanged. A deputy was hit in the thigh. Sauceda died at the scene. Source: KRQE News 13
  • On July 29, 2015, in Jal, New Mexico, state police investigated the fatal shooting of Mathew Lujan who was found shot to death on Second Street. Source: Lubbock Online News
  • On February 17, 2015, in Hobbs, New Mexico, police arrested 2 teens after finding drugs, vodka and a gun in their car. Source: Newswest 9
  • On April 2, 2015, in Hobbs, New Mexico, a man was arrested for holding a woman at gunpoint. He was charged with kidnapping, felon in possession of a firearm, outstanding warrants for battery against a household member, and probation violation. Source: EverythingLubbock.com
  • On January 7, 2014, in Hobbs, New Mexico, a gun dealer was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for selling thousands of rounds of ammo to an illegal immigrant and possession of guns with serial numbers filed off. His parents also pleaded guilty to selling guns to a straw purchaser who was really an ATF informer. They were also charged. Source: Associated Press
  • On November 21, 2014, in Hobbs, New Mexico, 5 people were arrested after a 16-year-old was shot and killed. Source: Newswest 9
  • On January 28, 2013, in Hobbs, New Mexico, 23-year-old Emile Romero shot and killed Stephan DeMoss with 2 gunshot wounds to his chest. Source: LubbockOnline.com
  • In February of 2013 in Lovington, New Mexico, 52-year-old David Rogers was shot and killed for unknown reasons. Woodrow Don Jr. has been charged with first-degree murder. Source: LubbockOnline.com
  • On May 28th, 2015 in Lea County New Mexico, a dozen people were arrested in a massive gun and drug bust. Authorities recovered several stolen guns that were used to commit previous violent crimes. Source: Newswest.com
  • On June 30, 2014, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, 2 victims of a stolen trailer decided to take the law into their own hands when they chased the suspected robber. A shootout ensued, injuring the 2 victims. The alleged robber drove away. Source: KRQE News
  • On May 5, 2015, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, 20-year-old Cody Mejia shot 2 teenagers, ages 14 and 18. Source: KRQE News
  • On August 4, 2010, in Artesia, New Mexico, the Eddy County Sheriff’s department found Brandi Capps suffering from a gunshot wound to her chest inside her home. She died later that day at Artesia General Hospital. Source: Artesianews.com
  • On August 5, 2010, in Artesia, New Mexico, a 22-year-old died at Artesia General hospital from at least one gunshot wound. Source: Clovis Journ
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