Crime
Four Suspects in Las Cruces Young Park Shooting Plead Not Guilty, All to Be Tried as Adults
LAS CRUCES, N.M. — The four individuals accused in the deadly mass shooting at Young Park appeared in court Monday morning for their initial hearings, where each entered a plea of not guilty.
Doña Ana County District Attorney Fernando Macias confirmed that all four suspects — including two juveniles — are being charged and tried as adults.
“All four are going to be joined together, at least initially in terms of their cases,” said Macias. “And again, we anticipate going forward, all four of them are being tried as adults.”
The suspects have been formally indicted on multiple charges, including first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
They have been identified as:
- Tomas Rivas, 20
- Nathan Rivas, 17
- Gustavo Dominguez, 17
- Josiah Ontiveros, 15
The charges stem from the March 21 shooting at Young Park during a car meet event, which left three people dead and 15 others injured in one of the deadliest mass shootings in recent Las Cruces history.
Authorities stated that all four suspects have prior criminal records.
Notably, three of the individuals have a documented history of criminal activity together.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details may be presented as the case progresses through the legal system.
Greenville County, S.C. — The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation following a shooting that left one male victim injured.
Deputies were dispatched to the area of 417 Baldwin Road, near Southside Park, after receiving multiple reports of gunfire around 4:46 p.m. on Monday.
Shortly after the initial reports, authorities were informed that a male victim had arrived at Hillcrest Hospital suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
The victim’s condition has not been disclosed at this time.
No arrests have been made, and no suspects are currently in custody.
The investigation remains in its early stages as deputies continue to gather evidence and interview potential witnesses.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact Crime Stoppers of Greenville at 23-CRIME (864-232-7463). Callers may remain anonymous.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.