Two teens charged with murder in Socorro house party shooting
Update (January 9, 2026): The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit just publicly identified the four people charged in connection with the deadly shooting on Cyan Valley last month. Jose Avila, 33, the owner of the house where the shooting happened, died from a gunshot wound.
"Preliminary investigation revealed that four male suspects became involved in a disturbance with party attendees at the residence," officials explained. "As the suspects left the area in a vehicle, multiple gunshots were fired toward the residence, striking Mr. Avila."
A 16-year-old teenager and a 15-year-old teenager are both charged with Murder and Aggravated Assault (Mass Shooting). They were booked into the Juvenile Probation Department. Neither has been identified publicly due to their age. David Ramirez, 17, was charged with Disorderly Conduct- Display of Firearm. He was booked into the El Paso County Detention Facility on a $10,000 bond. Gael Quintana, 19, is charged with Tampering with Evidence. He was booked into the El Paso County Detention Facility on a $10,000 bond.
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) -- Deputies have made an arrest in the fatal shooting that happened on Cyan Valley in Socorro on December 27, 2025.
A spokesperson for the Sheriff's Office was not able to confirm names or additional details, because one suspect is still outstanding. The spokesperson says that releasing more information right now could compromise the ongoing investigation.
Jose Avila, 33, died in the shooting.
Update (December 29, 2025): The El Paso County Sheriff's Office just confirmed to ABC-7 that Jose Avila, 33, was the victim in the shooting that happened late Saturday on Cyan Valley in Socorro.
Update (1:00 PM): The El Paso County Sheriff has confirmed that one person has died. The other two remain in the hospital.
ORIGINAL STORY (December 28, 2025): Three people were injured in a shooting late Saturday in Socorro, according to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies responded to a call at approximately 10:04 p.m. on Dec. 27 regarding a shooting in the 10100 block of Cyan Valley, not far from the El Paso Community College Mission del Paso Campus.
Three people were sent to local hospitals for treatment. EPCSO did not share any details about their condition.
Sheriff's Deputies initially responded to assist the Socorro Police Department.
The investigation has since been taken over by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit.
The case remains an active investigation. We will share additional details as they becomes available.
