New Mexico taking pictures suspects arrested, charged with homicide

A 15-year-old boy turned the fourth particular person arrested and charged with three counts of murder after Friday night time’s mass taking pictures at a New Mexico park. 

A 3rd suspect, aged 17, was taken into custody Sunday morning. 

Tomas Rivas, 20, and a unique 17-year-old boy have been arrested on Saturday night, Las Cruces Police stated 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 stated, including that they won’t launch their names to “shield 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 Heart)

“This tragedy reminds us that it’s going to take all of us to proceed to return collectively to handle these mindless acts of violence,” Democratic Home Speaker Javier Martinez of Albuquerque stated Saturday on the conclusion of an annual legislative session, The Related Press reported. 

The taking pictures occurred round 10 p.m. throughout an unsanctioned automotive present. 

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Crime scene technicians examine the 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 to this point 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 instructed reporters throughout a press briefing. 

Rivas was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Heart, the place he’s presently being held with out bond. The juvenile suspect was taken to the juvenile detention facility. Extra fees are pending towards the 2, police say. 

Crime scene tape and proof markers might be seen in a parking zone whereas crime scene technicians look over the Younger Park parking zone after a mass taking pictures. (Justin Garcia/The Albuquerque Journal)

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Federal and state businesses are aiding 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 discovered right here. 

Fox Information Digital’s Rachel Wolf and The Related Press contributed to this report.