Las Cruces Park Shooting Leaves 3 Dead, 15 Injured

Authorities investigate deadly gunfire at a car gathering involving two groups with prior conflicts, as the community seeks unity and healing.

The shooting occurred Friday night during a car gathering at Young Park in Las Cruces, New Mexico, with around 200 attendees.
Three people were killed, including two 19-year-old men and a 16-year-old boy, while fifteen others, aged 16 to 36, were injured.
Police recovered approximately 60 bullet casings at the scene, describing it as a 'gigantic crime scene.'
The altercation stemmed from a prior conflict between two groups, escalating into gunfire during the gathering.
No arrests have been made, and local leaders, including Mayor Eric Enriquez, have called for community strength and healing in the aftermath.