Archive · 27 Jul 2025
Shooting at University of New Mexico Dormitory Leads to Arrest
A shooting happened in a dorm at the University of New Mexico.
A 14-year-old was killed, and a 19-year-old was hurt.
Police arrested an 18-year-old suspect named John Fuentes.
The shooting occurred while four people were playing video games in a dorm room.
Students had to stay inside for a while, and the campus was partly shut down.
The university is increasing security and is offering support to new students during orientation.
A shooting at the University of New Mexico dormitory resulted in one fatality and one injury.
The suspect, John Fuentes, 18, was apprehended and charged with multiple felonies including first-degree murder.
The incident occurred in a dorm room where four individuals, including the suspect, were playing video games.
University officials issued shelter-in-place orders and evacuated parts of the campus during the investigation.
The university planned increased law enforcement presence in the coming days, and the campus remains closed.
- Who
- A 14-year-old boy was killed, a 19-year-old was injured, and John Fuentes, 18, was arrested.
- What
- Shooting at a University of New Mexico dormitory.
- When
- Early Friday morning.
- Where
- University of New Mexico dormitory, Albuquerque.
- Why
- Authorities are investigating the reason for the shooting.
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- Victim
- 14-year-old
- Injured
- 19-year-old
- Suspect
- John Fuentes, 18
- Charges
- First-degree murder, aggravated battery, etc.
- Location
- University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
- Shelter in place
- Issued initially, then lifted.