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.
City of Hammond, Louisiana — At approximately 11:50 p.m. on February 24, 2026, officers with the Hammond Police Department responded to a report of shots fired involving one possible victim.
Upon arrival, officers located a 14-year-old juvenile female, identified as Tyronai Reed, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Emergency medical assistance was rendered at the scene, and she was transported to North Oaks Health System for treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Reed later succumbed to her injuries.
Detectives assigned to the department’s Criminal Investigations Division launched an immediate homicide investigation.
During the course of their investigation, authorities identified 18-year-old Demontez Treyvon “Trey” Robinson of Hammond as a suspect in the shooting.
While actively working the case, officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and conducted a traffic stop.
Robinson was identified as the driver of the vehicle and was taken into custody without incident.
Robinson was transported to the Criminal Investigations Division for questioning. According to investigators, Robinson admitted that the firearm discharged while he was handling or “playing with” it, resulting in the single round striking the 14-year-old victim.
Robinson was subsequently booked into the Hammond City Jail on one count of Negligent Homicide.
Authorities emphasize that the investigation remains in its early stages and additional details may be released as they become available.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Corey Morse with the Hammond Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 985-277-5758 or via email at morse_cm@hammond.org. Tips may also be submitted through the department’s official Facebook page or anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa at 1-800-554-5245.
Individuals providing information may be eligible for a cash reward. Authorities urge members of the community to assist in the ongoing investigation.