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Maharshi Bhakta

Case from Hobbs, NM dated Oct 07, 2023

Victim Details

Maharshi Bhakta

Male

Southwest Asian (Indian / Pakistani)

Hobbs

NM

2023-10-07

35

Maharshi

Bhakta

Yes

07/07/2026

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On October 7, 2023, at approximately 10:02 PM, a tragic incident occurred at the Executive Inn located in the 200 block of North Marland in Hobbs, New Mexico. Maharshi Bhakta, a 35-year-old man, was found by police officers lying on the ground near the door of a motel room with several gunshot wounds. Despite being transported to Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital, Bhakta unfortunately succumbed to his injuries.

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  • 17-year-old arrested for shooting death of 35-year-old man in Hobbs
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    Wow, this situation in Hobbs is deeply concerning. I can't get over the fact that another teenager i... ...Read More
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