Las Cruces Police are currently investigating a shooting that took place Wednesday evening on the 2100 block of Lynch Drive, near New Mexico State University. According to Las Cruces Police Department, a 36-year-old man sustained at least one gunshot wound during the incident.
Details surrounding the shooting are limited, as the investigation is ongoing. The victim's condition has not been released, and there has been no word yet on any potential suspects or motives for the shooting. The area was active with law enforcement as they worked to ascertain the circumstances that led to this violent event. An urgency hangs over the community, as they await more information to be provided by authorities.
The police have not made any arrests as of yet, and they are urging anyone with knowledge regarding this shooting to come forward. Community members who might have witnessed the incident or possess any form of evidence are encouraged to contact the Las Cruces Police Department. The assurance that the police are taking necessary steps to investigate is of small comfort to residents shaken by the violence close to a major educational institution.
