Overview
- John Fuentes, 18, was arrested July 26 in Valencia County and booked on first-degree murder, aggravated assault, aggravated battery and evidence tampering charges.
- Central UNM campus reopened on July 27 following crime-scene sweeps and the lifting of a temporary shelter-in-place order.
- Investigators say the shooting broke out during a video game session in the Casas del Rio dorm complex and remain focused on determining the motive.
- University officials have expanded mental health and counseling resources to support students affected by the early-morning violence.
- UNM Police, New Mexico State Police, multiple federal and local agencies continue coordinating their probe into the incident.