Police in Las Cruces, New Mexico, are conducting an investigation following a mass shooting at a city park that left multiple people injured overnight. Officers responded around 10pm on Friday to reports of gunfire at Young Park, where police and firefighters discovered an undisclosed number of individuals with gunshot injuries. Most of the victims were taken to local hospitals, while others were transported to the University Medical Center in El Paso. The extent of the injuries and the exact number of victims remain unclear. The department is still at the scene on Saturday, attempting to identify the suspect or suspects involved in the shooting. The area surrounding the park is currently closed to traffic. Unconfirmed reports suggest that there may have been fatalities, but this information has not been verified by the police or any other authorities. To assist in the investigation, local police have received support from the New Mexico state police, the Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office, the FBI, and agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/22/mass-shooting-new-mexico