Two Arrested After Deadly Las Cruces Car Show Shooting

A violent incident at Young Park in Las Cruces has led to two arrests. The shooting happened during an unauthorized car show on Friday. The victims were three young individuals: 19-year-old Dominick Estrada, 18-year-old Jason Gomez, and 16-year-old Andrew Madrid. Fifteen others, aged between 16 and 36, were hurt in the chaos. The suspects are 20-year-old Tomas Rivas and a 17-year-old minor. Both are facing three murder charges, with more potentially on the way. Rivas is currently in custody at the Dona Ana County Detention Center without bond. The juvenile is being held at the Dona Ana County juvenile detention facility. The Las Cruces Police Department is still digging into what happened. They're asking for help from anyone who might have seen something. The Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico has set up the Together Las Cruces Crisis Action Fund to support those affected. If you want to chip in, you can reach out to the Foundation. The event was not an official car show. This raises questions about safety and oversight at such gatherings. How can organizers ensure the safety of attendees? What role do local authorities play in regulating these events? These are important questions to consider, especially in light of recent events. The aftermath of the shooting has left a community in shock. The victims were young, with their whole lives ahead of them. The impact of this tragedy will be felt for a long time. It's a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of gun violence. The community is coming together to support the victims and their families. But it's also a call to action. How can we prevent such tragedies from happening in the future? The investigation is ongoing, and more details are expected to emerge. But one thing is clear: this was a senseless act of violence that has left a community reeling. It's a reminder that gun violence can strike anywhere, at any time. And it's a call to action for all of us to do our part to make our communities safer.