Crime
Authorities Seek Public’s Help to Identify Suspect in Young Park Mass Shooting in Las Cruces
UPDATE: Las Cruces police have officially confirmed that Gabriel Rickman is not involved in the mass shooting that occurred at Young Park on Friday night, March 21, 2025.
Authorities Confirm Gabriel Rickman Not Involved in Young Park Mass Shooting in Las Cruces
Rickman was interviewed by investigators and has been cleared of any connection to the incident.
Authorities also addressed the circulation of an image depicting a teenager holding what appears to be an AR-style rifle.
Police clarified that there is no evidence linking that firearm to the crime scene.
A thorough examination of ballistic evidence determined that approximately 50 to 60 shell casings recovered at the scene were from handguns, with no casings found matching an AR-style rifle.
Law enforcement officials continue to actively investigate the incident and are pursuing multiple leads.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
Las Cruces, NM – Authorities continue to investigate the mass shooting that occurred late Friday night at Young Park, leaving three people dead and 14 others injured.
No arrests have been made as law enforcement agencies work to identify the suspect or suspects responsible for the deadly attack.
The shooting took place around 10 p.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Young Park, located at 850 S. Walnut St.
According to police, heavy gunfire erupted in the parking lot, where a large crowd had gathered.
Chaos ensued as dozens of shots rang out, sending people running for cover behind vehicles and in different directions.
Las Cruces police have confirmed that the three individuals killed include two 19-year-old men and a 16-year-old boy.
The victims’ identities are being withheld at this time out of respect for their families.
The injured victims, who range in age from 16 to 36 years old, were transported to local hospitals for treatment.
Some of the more critically wounded were transferred to the University Medical Center of El Paso in Texas.
Authorities are still working to determine the motive behind the shooting and whether it was a targeted attack or a random act of violence.
Investigators are following multiple leads and reviewing surveillance footage while also gathering witness statements.
The Las Cruces Police Department is receiving investigative support from the New Mexico State Police, the Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office, the FBI, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF).
Police urge anyone with information related to the shooting to contact the Las Cruces Police Department at (575) 526-0795.
Individuals seeking to confirm the status of a loved one may also call the same number.
Crime
Elizabeth Tee Fatally Shot by Husband Leonard Santos in Apparent Murder-Suicide in Schertz, Texas
SCHERTZ, Texas — Elizabeth Tee, 35, was fatally shot in an apparent murder-suicide involving her husband, identified as 40-year-old Leonard Santos, in Schertz, Texas, early Sunday morning, November 15, 2026, according to information provided about the incident.
The Schertz Police Department said officers received a 911 call reporting a disturbance in the 14400 block of Interstate 10 East at approximately 12:40 a.m.
When officers arrived, they found a 35-year-old woman and a 40-year-old man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
Despite efforts to provide lifesaving assistance, both individuals died at the scene.
The woman was identified as Elizabeth Tee, 35. The male victim was identified in the information provided as Leonard Santos, 40, her husband.
The incident is being described as an apparent murder-suicide involving the married couple. However, the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the events that led to the deaths, have not been publicly detailed in the information provided.
Police initially stated that the identities of the victims would be released through the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office following formal identification and notification of next of kin.
The Schertz Police Department said the investigation was in its early stages following the discovery of the two victims.
Authorities indicated that they believed the incident was isolated and that there was no further threat to public safety.
Investigators have not publicly disclosed a possible motive or provided additional details about what happened before officers were called to the scene.
The deaths of Elizabeth Tee and Leonard Santos have left loved ones facing a devastating loss. Additional information about the incident may be released as the investigation progresses.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families, friends and loved ones of both individuals during this difficult time.