What happened at Red River, New Mexico? What happened between the two motorcycle gangs? Learn all there is to know about the situation.
Multiple people were shot and at least three people were killed at a motorcycle rally in Red River, New Mexico, on Saturday, according to local officials. Five people were injured, Red River Mayor Linda Calhoun told CNN. One of those injured was airlifted to a hospital in Denver, New Mexico State Police said.
All those involved in the shooting are in police custody, said the mayor. The scene is secure and there is “no ongoing threat to public safety,” said police. Police said that the shooting happened after an altercation between the Bandidos and the Water Dogs motorcycle gangs. Those who were shot were transported to different hospitals in New Mexico and Colorado. Holy Cross Hospital in Taos, UNM Hospital in Albuquerque and a hospital in Denver, Colorado treated those involved in the shooting.
State police say the following people have been arrested in relation to the shooting: Jacob Castillo – A member of the Waterdogs. Castillo has been charged with the murder of Matthew Jackson – A member of the Bandidos Motorcycle Gang. Jackson has been charged with unlawful carrying of a firearm in a liquor establishment and Christopher Garcia – A member of the Bandidos Motorcycle Gang. Garcia has been charged with possession of cocaine.
Who are the deceased in the incident?
There are three people who lost their lives in the incident, to the best of our knowledge.
The deceased have been Identified as the following: Anthony Silva (26 years old from Los Lunas) – Member of the Bandidos Motorcycle Gang, Randy Sanchez (46 years old from Albuquerque) – Member of the Water Dogs Motorcycle Gang and Damien Breaux (46 years old from Socorro) – Member of the Bandidos Motorcycle Gang.
In the aftermath, New Mexico State Police say they will step up enforcement during the weekend by adding security, having roving patrols, and ensuring bars will not be overserving anyone. The mayor of Red River has asked businesses to close if they can.
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