Police in New Mexico say two suspects have been charged with three open counts of homicide following a mass taking pictures at a park that left three useless and 15 injured.
Tomas Rivas, 20, and a 17-year-old boy have been arrested on Saturday night, Las Cruces Police mentioned on Fb. The victims who died in Friday night’s taking pictures at Younger Park have been recognized as 16-year-old Andrew Madrid, 18-year-old Jason Gomez and 19-year-old Dominick Estrada.
Police say Madrid and Gomez died on the scene, whereas Estrada died after being taken to a hospital.
Fifteen victims, whose ages vary between 16 and 36, have been injured. 9 are male and 6 are feminine, police mentioned, including that they won’t launch their names to “defend their privateness.” Medical situations of the surviving victims haven’t been launched.
3 DEAD, 15 INJURED IN NEW MEXICO SHOOTING, POLICE SAY
Tomas Rivas, 20, subsequent to the crime scene at Younger Park in Las Cruces, New Mexico. (Doña Ana County Detention Middle)
“This tragedy reminds us that it’s going to take all of us to proceed to come back collectively to deal with these mindless acts of violence,” Democratic Home Speaker Javier Martinez of Albuquerque mentioned Saturday on the conclusion of an annual legislative session, The Related Press reported.
The shooting came about round 10 p.m. throughout an unsanctioned automotive present.
Crime scene technicians examine the car parking zone at Younger Park after Friday night time’s deadly taking pictures in Las Cruces, New Mexico, on Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Chancey Bush/The Albuquerque Journal)
“The investigation up to now reveals that there was an altercation between two teams of individuals and that altercation escalated to gunfire between each teams,” Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story advised reporters throughout a press briefing.
Rivas was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Middle, the place he’s at the moment being held with out bond. The juvenile suspect was taken to the juvenile detention facility. Extra prices are pending in opposition to the 2, police say.
Crime scene tape and proof markers may be seen in a car parking zone whereas crime scene technicians look over the Younger Park car parking zone after a mass taking pictures. (Justin Garcia/The Albuquerque Journal)
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Federal and state companies are helping the Las Cruces Police Division within the continued investigation of the taking pictures.
A fundraiser has been set as much as assist victims and their households. It may be found here.
Fox Information Digital’s Rachel Wolf and The Related Press contributed to this report.
