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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Yahoo
Suspect wanted in Hobbs teen's murder surrenders after five days
HOBBS, New Mexico (KMID/KPEJ) – The man wanted in connection with a deadly Hobbs shooting that took the life of a teenager has turned himself in. According to the Hobbs Police Department, 20-year-old Michael Alonzo Wynne Garcia surrendered to authorities on the night of June 11, 2025. He was arrested by the Lea County Sheriff's Office in Lovington, New Mexico, and booked into the Lea County Detention Center. Garcia was wanted for murder, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, and aggravated fleeing a law enforcement officer stemming from a June 6 shooting that left 19-year-old Ismael Rios, of Hobbs, dead and another person injured. Police said the shooting happened in the 800 block of East Lincoln. Officers responding to the scene found two people with gunshot wounds. One victim was flown to a hospital for treatment and has since been released. Rios, however, died from his injuries. Shortly after the shooting, Garcia was briefly spotted in a red Toyota Camry but reportedly fled from officers as they approached. Investigators credited the public with aiding in the search, saying community members played a vital role in sharing information and reporting tips about Garcia's whereabouts. No further information is available at this time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Yahoo
Hobbs murder suspect at large
HOBBS, New Mexico (KMID/KPEJ) – The Hobbs Police Department has asked for help from the community to find a murder suspect that has been on the run since Friday. According to the HPD, on June 6th, officers were called to the 800 block of East Lincoln after shots were fired. At the scene, officers found two people with gunshot wounds and both victims were taken by EMS to a hospital in Hobbs. One victim was later flown to a hospital where he was treated and released. However, the second victim, identified as 19-year-old Ismael Rios, of Hobbs, died from his injuries. Investigators identified the shooter as 20-year-old Michael Alonzo Wynne Garcia; he was found in his vehicle a few blocks away from the scene but refused to exit his vehicle and sped away as police approached. Investigators have obtained an arrest warrant for Garcia on the following charges: Murder, Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon, and Aggravated Fleeing a Law Enforcement Officer. Garcia was last seen driving a red Toyota Camry with Texas license plate TYL7444. Anyone with information on where Garcia may be found has been asked to call the police at 575-397-9265. You may also submit an anonymous Crime Stoppers tip by calling 575-393-8005. If your tip leads to an arrest, it could be worth a cash reward. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
