UNM Dorm Shooting Kills Teen, Injures Another, Suspect Arrested

A tragic shooting occurred early Friday morning at the University of New Mexico dorms, leaving a 14-year-old dead and a 19-year-old injured. The suspect, 18-year-old John Fuentes, allegedly opened fire inside a dorm room while under the influence of drugs during a video game session involving four individuals. Following the shooting, a multi-day shelter-in-place order and a manhunt were launched, with Fuentes arrested in Los Lunas later that afternoon thanks in part to license plate reader technology. Fuentes faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder and aggravated assault, and was ordered to remain in custody pending further proceedings. The incident prompted a campus-wide lockdown, evacuation of over 400 students during orientation, and raised broader concerns about youth violence and gun access in New Mexico. University and law enforcement officials have increased campus security and continue to investigate the circumstances of the shooting.