Cops hunt for suspects after mass capturing at New Mexico park leaves three useless and 15 damage | EUROtoday

Police are nonetheless attempting to find the suspects behind a mass capturing in a New Mexico park that killed three youngsters and damage 15 folks.

The capturing occurred round 10 p.m. Friday at Young Park car parking zone in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Police confirmed two 19-year-old males and one 16-year-old boy died within the capturing. Their names haven’t been launched.

“Officers arrived and learned of multiple gunshot victims. Most were transported to local hospitals. Some were taken to University Medical Center of El Paso,” police stated. “At this time, police have not made any arrests for this incident but are actively following multiple leads,” they added.

The injured are aged between 16 and 36.

At a Saturday press convention, police stated they’re nonetheless looking for the culprits.

Witnesses advised the New York Times that round 200 folks have been gathered within the park for an occasion that takes place month-to-month, the place modified sports activities automobile drivers present their automobiles off. There was “a party-like atmosphere,” based on the newspaper.

The outlet reported an “altercation before gunshots rang out” and other people fled for canopy. There was no phrase on what precipitated the altercation.

Young Park and the encompassing roads close by have been closed whereas investigators have been on the scene.

State Rep. Nicole Chavez stated her “heart goes out to all those affected” within the capturing. “Let’s come together as a state & community to support the victims and their families during this difficult time,” Chavez stated in an announcement. “This is also another unfortunate reminder that change needs to be made when it comes to crime and public safety in our state.”

Johana Bencomo, the mayor professional tem, stated the incident was “a heinous act of violence that will leave our city mourning” in an Instagram put up. “Part of me wanted to write that this is something you never really think is going to happen in your city, but that actually feels deeply untrue.”

“Las Cruces police is receiving assistance on this investigation from the FBI, ATF, New Mexico State Police and the Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office,” authorities added.