Las Cruces police are currently investigating a shooting that took place late Sunday evening on the 600 block of West Picacho Avenue, which has left a young man fighting for his life. According to the Las Cruces Police Department, officers arrived at the scene around 10:40 p.m. after receiving reports of gunfire. They found a male in his mid-20s who had sustained at least one gunshot wound and was in critical condition. The victim was promptly rushed to the University Medical Center of El Paso.
The details surrounding the shooting remain scant, and the suspect has been vaguely described only as a male. There have been no further descriptions or identifying information released by law enforcement at the time. The incident has triggered an active investigation by the Criminal Investigations Section of the Las Cruces Police Department as they seek to uncover the circumstances that led to the violent altercation.
Local authorities are reaching out to the public, in hopes that someone may have valuable information that could aid in their investigation. "Police are asking for the community’s assistance," as mentioned by Las Cruces Police Department. Witnesses or individuals with any relevant details about the shooting are encouraged to step forward and contact Las Cruces police at (575) 526-0795.
