Just after midnight in Northeast El Paso, a quiet apartment on Maxwell Avenue turned into a crime scene when five men forced their way inside, beat a man with a baseball bat, and threatened other residents with handguns. Before officers could get there, the group took off, and investigators are now banking on public tips and released suspect images to help track them down.
What investigators say
According to KFOX, the home invasion happened at about 12:41 a.m., when five suspects forced their way into an apartment on Maxwell Avenue. One suspect allegedly assaulted a man with a baseball bat while others pointed handguns at residents, then forced one resident outside and continued the attack, the outlet reports. Investigators said one suspect had pink-and-blue hair and that three of the men wore facemasks as they fled the scene.
How to report tips
Crime Stoppers of El Paso is asking anyone with information to call 915-566-8477 (TIPS) or submit an anonymous tip online at Crime Stoppers of El Paso. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward if their information leads to an arrest, according to the agency and local coverage. Residents who have surveillance footage or cellphone video from the Maxwell Avenue area on the night of June 28 are urged to save those files and share them with investigators.
What residents should know
Violent home invasions like this can rattle entire neighborhoods, and investigators say community cooperation often makes the difference in identifying suspects. If you see suspicious activity or feel unsafe, call 911. For anonymous leads, use the Crime Stoppers tip line. Authorities say they are following up on leads and will update the public as the investigation moves forward.
