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Shortly after 10 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2025, Las Cruces police and fire personnel were dispatched to the reports of gunfire and possible gunshot victims near the parking lot of Young Park, 850 S. Walnut St.
Source: Las Cruces Police (via Facebook)
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Las Cruces police are investigating a mass-shooting that occurred Friday evening at Young Park.
Shortly after 10 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2025, Las Cruces police and fire personnel were dispatched to the reports of gunfire and possible gunshot victims near the parking lot of Young Park, 850 S. Walnut St.
Officers arrived and learned of multiple gunshot victims. Most were transported to local hospitals. Some were taken to University Medical Center of El Paso.
At this time, police do not have the number of victims or the extent of their injuries.
Police are still trying to identify the suspect or suspects in this case.
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Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call police immediately at (575) 526-0795. Anyone trying to learn the status of a victim may call the same number.
Las Cruces police are receiving assistance from New Mexico State Police, the Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office, the FBI and agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
The area surrounding Young Park, particularly Walnut Street south of Lohman Avenue, is temporarily closed to traffic. Police encourage motorists to refrain from traveling in or entering that area.
Follow the Las Cruces Police Department’s Facebook page for more information as it develops.
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