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Ruben Martinez

Case from Chamisal, NM dated Jul 25, 2024

Victim Details

Ruben Martinez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Chamisal

NM

2024-07-25

69

Ruben

Martinez

Yes

06/29/2026

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On July 25, 2024, a tragic incident unfolded in the small community of Chamisal, Taos County, New Mexico, resulting in the deaths of Ruben Martinez, 69, and Faith Flores, 14. The New Mexico State Police responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 8 p.m. that evening.

Officers discovered Ruben Martinez dead in the driveway of a residence at 96 Puertocito in Chamisal, having suffered at least one gunshot wound. Simultaneously, they responded to another call at the Smoke Shop located ...
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  • State Police: Chamisal man gunned down his brother and a 14-year-old girl
  • Yahoo News: State police charge Chamisal man in shooting that killed brother, teen girl
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