HOBBS, N.M. – A tragic shooting on Tuesday morning left a 15‑year‑old boy dead on East Skelly Street. Police responded to a call reporting a person with a gunshot wound and found the teenager with life‑threatening injuries.
Emergency responders secured the scene, surrounding the home with yellow crime‑scene tape. Neighbors, who asked not to be filmed, said they heard multiple gunshots late Tuesday morning and observed police quickly block nearby intersections.
Suspect identified and charged
Detectives have identified a 16‑year‑old male as the suspect in the shooting. The teen has been taken into custody and charged in connection with the 15‑year‑old’s death. Authorities have not released further details about the specific charges or the circumstances that led to the incident.
Investigation ongoing
The Hobbs Police Department continues to investigate the shooting. Officials have asked anyone with additional information to contact the department. No further arrests have been announced, and the motive behind the shooting remains under review.
Community members expressed shock and sadness over the loss of a young life. While the investigation proceeds, police say they are committed to keeping the neighborhood safe and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Original reporting: CBS7 / First Alert 7 KOSA (Gray) — read the source article.
