Teen arrested, charged with murder after deadly shooting at house party in Las Cruces
Update (November 18, 2025): Las Cruces Police say a 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection to the deadly shooting at a house party that killed one man and injured several others.
The boy is charged with one count of murder and three counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
He was arrested this evening on the 1800 block of N Mesquite St.
Since he's underage, officials will not publicly identify him.
The department says this arrest was aided by the numerous photos and videos submitted by the community. LCPD is also seeking more information into the deadly shooting. Anyone can contact LCPD or give anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Update (November 17, 2025): Las Cruces Police are looking for video of Saturday night's house party shooting.
The shooting happened on the 2400 block of Bugatti Drive in Las Cruces. Lance Chavez, 21, died and three teenagers were injured in the shooting. The teenagers were identified as a 19-year-old man, an 18-year-old woman, and a 17-year-old girl. Their injuries are described as non-life-threatening.
"Detectives learned that several people attending the party were seen recording the incident on their cell phones," Las Cruces Police said. "Investigators believe those videos could be critical in identifying suspects and understanding what led to the shooting."
Police ask that any videos of the shooting be uploaded here. Any information can be reported to Las Cruces police at 575-526-0795 or Crime Stoppers of Las Cruces and Dona Ana County at 1-800-222-8477.
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)- The Las Cruces Police Department says that they are investigating a shooting that occurred late Saturday at a house party which left one man dead and three others injured.
Officers were dispatched around 11:46 p.m. to 2400 block of Bugatti Drive where there were reports of gunshots at "a large gathering".
According to the Las Cruces Police Department, when officers arrived they found a 21-year-old man who had been shot at least once, he was later pronounced dead at the scene.
Three more people were found with gunshot wounds and were taken to area hospitals, according to police. The conditions of these individuals have not been released by officials.
According to investigators, several people who attended the party were seen recording the incident on their cell phones.
Investigators say that these videos may help identify suspects and understanding what caused the shooting.
Officials have not said if there have been any arrests that have been made at this time.
The Las Cruces Police Department is looking for anyone who captured video, or has information about the incident, to contact the department at 575-526-0795 or share tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Las Cruces and Dona Ana County at 1-800-222-8477.
The Police Department has also provided a link where anyone who recorded the incident can upload their videos to.
