new mexico

Police officer stabbed to death in trespass investigation

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LAS CRUCES, NM – A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday evening in Las Cruces, New Mexico, when a local police officer lost his life to a violent attack. The officer was fatally stabbed by an individual he was investigating for trespassing. In a twist of events, the assailant was subsequently shot dead by an onlooker present at the scene. Patrol Officer Jonah Hernandez was responding to a trespassing complaint on South Valley Drive around 5 …

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Elderly man fatally stabbed outside smoke shop

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ALBUQUERQUE, NM – New Mexico police have apprehended a man believed to be responsible for the fatal stabbing of a 73-year-old man outside a local smoke shop. His brother is also sought by authorities for charges linked to the deadly altercation. The incident unfolded on January 27, as the victim, Fred Tapia, and a friend encountered two men, Antonio Secatero, 25, and Jesus Secatero, 24, along with a female companion, on the road near the …

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Four unidentified victims after fiery head on crash

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ESPAÑOLA, NM – Authorities are continuing their efforts to identify the four victims of a devastating two-vehicle collision that occurred in New Mexico on Saturday. The fatal incident took place on U.S. Highway 84, approximately 20 miles northwest of Española, according to state police. Police reports indicate that the call came in around 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, alerting officers to the scene of the accident. The collision, described as head-on, involved a jeep and a …

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Police investigate dead infant found in hospital bathroom

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Hobbs, NM – A shocking discovery was made at Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital on Thursday when an infant was found deceased in a room occupied by a 16-year-old girl. The teenager was at the hospital for treatment, accompanied by her mother, when the tragic incident occurred. Hospital staff stumbled upon the lifeless infant in the restroom and immediately alerted the police. The circumstances surrounding the infant’s death remain unclear, and authorities have launched an investigation …

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Shooting near baseball stadium kills 11-year-old boy

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ALBUQUERQUE, NM- A fatal shooting took place near a minor league baseball stadium on Wednesday night, resulting in the death of an 11-year-old boy. The gunfire also left an adult woman in critical condition, according to local law enforcement. The Albuquerque Police Department reported that an unidentified suspect discharged multiple rounds of ammunition around 8:44 p.m. on Avenida Cesar Chavez, close to University Blvd, in the vicinity of the Rio Grande Credit Union Field at …

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Father and 14-year-old arrested after child shoots 13-year-old girl with gun

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A tragic incident unfolded in Questa, New Mexico, when a 13-year-old girl was fatally shot by a 14-year-old boy, according to the New Mexico State Police. The incident occurred on July 28, around 2:30 p.m., while the teenagers and two other minors were at a local residence, enjoying music. The police report indicates that the boy allegedly dragged the girl’s body outside the residence after the shooting. The girl was later pronounced dead by officials. …

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Movie theater shooting leaves man dead over seating dispute

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A man from New Mexico is facing a murder charge after he allegedly shot and killing another man during a dispute over seating at a movie theater in Albuquerque. According to the Albuquerque Police Department, Enrique Padilla, 19, shot and killed Michael Tenorio, 52, during a showing of the new comedy “No Hard Feelings” at the Cinemark Century Rio movie theater on Sunday evening. The altercation began when Padilla and his girlfriend got into a …

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Teen mom arrested after stuffing her newborn baby in the trash

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In January, 19-year-old Alexee Trevizo was admitted to an Artesia hospital in New Mexico, complaining of severe back pain. While there, hospital staff members believe she locked herself inside a bathroom, gave birth, then stuffed the baby into the bathroom’s trash can. A custodian who had cleaned up a restroom after the defendant used it noticed that the trash bag was heavier than usual, she checked and discovered the newborn. The baby was dead, and …

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