Authorities in New Mexico are currently investigating a mass shooting that occurred on Friday night in Las Cruces, according to police reports. The incident occurred shortly after 10 p.m. near the parking lot of Young Park, with reports of gunfire and potential gunshot victims prompting a response from Las Cruces police and fire officials. Multiple individuals were found with gunshot wounds, with most being transported to local hospitals and some taken to University Medical Center of El Paso. Authorities have not disclosed the exact number of victims or the severity of their injuries, but efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the suspect(s) involved. Collaborating agencies include New Mexico State Police, the Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office, the FBI, and agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Traffic in the vicinity of Young Park, particularly Walnut Street south of Lohman Avenue, has been temporarily restricted, and motorists are advised to avoid the area. The investigation is ongoing, and updates will be provided as the situation unfolds.
