Las Cruces Police looking for person involved in Whiskey Dicks parking lot shooting

Update (November 10, 2025): Las Cruces Police are looking for videos shot by witnesses of Saturday morning's shooting in the parking lot of Whiskey Dicks in Las Cruces.

Police identified the person who died as Javier Velasquez, 28. Police say that Velasquez and Gabriel Lucero, 37, were involved in a fight in the parking lot.

"At some point, Lucero is suspected of arming himself with a firearm and discharging at least one round that struck Velasquez," a police spokesperson said. "Police learned that Lucero was then shot by some unknown person."

Velasquez died at the hospital and Lucero remains hospitalized. Police officials say that charges are currently pending against Lucero. Police are still looking for the person who shot Lucero.

"Anyone with information that may help police is asked to call (575) 526-0795. Information can also be passed along anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers of Las Cruces and Dona Ana County at 1-800-222-8477. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain completely anonymous."

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)- The Las Cruces Police Department says that one man is dead and another injured in the parking lot of Whiskey Dicks.

Las Cruces Police and Fire responded to the Whiskey Dicks at 101 E. Union Ave, after receiving calls for shots fired with injuries around 2 a.m. Saturday morning.

During the investigation, police say they learned that two men, ages 28 and 37, were having a confrontation in the parking lot. Sometime during this, the 37-year-old armed himself with a gun and shot the 28-year-old, according to police.

Police also learned that an unknown person then shot the 37-year-old and left the area.

Both of the men were taken to local hospitals, where the 28-year-old succumbed to his injuries and the 37-year-old remains hospitalized and in custody.

Police are still looking to identify the person who fled the scene and are asking for anyone with information to call (575) 526-0795.