Teenage Suspect Arrested After Alleged Fatal Shooting of Four Family Members
A 16-year-old has been arrested and charged with four counts of first-degree murder following an incident in Belen, New Mexico, where four family members were found deceased on Saturday. According to New Mexico State Police, the teenager called 911 at 3:32 a.m. to report the deaths near the small city of Belen, located 33 miles south of Albuquerque. When deputies arrived, the suspect was reportedly "extremely intoxicated" and surrendered by raising his hands. Authorities discovered four victims at the residence, ranging in age from 14 to 42. A handgun was found on the kitchen table. While the precise familial relationships were not immediately disclosed, the suspect reportedly told a 911 dispatcher that he had killed his family members. After receiving medical treatment and detoxification at a hospital, the suspect was "medically cleared" and subsequently booked into the Juvenile Justice Center […]
