Crime
Fourth Suspect Arrested in Connection to Las Cruces Mass Shooting
Las Cruces, NM – A fourth suspect has been arrested in connection with the deadly mass shooting at Young Park on Friday night, March 21, 2025.
At approximately 12:20 p.m. on Sunday, March 23, Las Cruces police took a 15-year-old male into custody.
He has been charged with three open counts of murder, joining the three other suspects previously arrested in connection with the incident:
- Tomas Rivas-Hidalgo, 20
- Nathan Giovani Rivas, 17
- Gustavo Dominguez, 17
All four suspects are facing three open counts of murder, with additional charges expected as the investigation continues.
Tomas Rivas-Hidalgo has been booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center and is being held without bond.
Nathan Giovani Rivas, Gustavo Dominguez, and the 15-year-old suspect have all been remanded to juvenile detention facilities.
Authorities have confirmed the identities of the three victims who lost their lives in the shooting:
- Andrew Madrid, 16
- Jason Gomez, 18
- Dominick Estrada, 19
Madrid and Gomez were pronounced dead at the scene, while Estrada was transported to MountainView Regional Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
In addition to the three fatalities, 15 other individuals—ranging in age from 16 to 36—sustained injuries.
Nine victims are male, and six are female. To protect their privacy, police have not released their names.
Las Cruces police have also confirmed that Gabriel Rickman is not involved in the shooting. He was interviewed by investigators and has been cleared of any connection to the incident.
Authorities addressed the circulation of an image showing a teenager holding what appeared to be an AR-style rifle.
Police clarified that there is no evidence linking that firearm to the crime scene.
A thorough analysis of ballistic evidence revealed that approximately 50 to 60 shell casings recovered at the scene were from handguns, with no casings matching an AR-style rifle.
During a Saturday morning news conference, LCPD Chief Jeremy Story confirmed that all shell casings found at the scene were from handguns.
He also stated that the individual depicted in a social media post holding an automatic rifle had been interviewed by police and is not a suspect.
Law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, ATF, New Mexico State Police, the Third Judicial District Attorney’s Office, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office, are actively investigating and following multiple leads.
The mass shooting occurred shortly after 10 p.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Young Park, located at 850 S. Walnut St. Las Cruces police and fire personnel responded to reports of gunfire and multiple gunshot victims in the park’s parking lot.
Several of the injured were transported to local hospitals, with seven victims later transferred to medical facilities in El Paso, Texas.
At this time, the current medical conditions of the surviving victims remain unknown.
As police continue their investigation, Young Park remains closed to the public.
Additionally, nearby roads remain closed to through traffic while law enforcement gathers evidence from the scene.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Las Cruces Police Department.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.