Jerome Chavez, a 22-year-old resident of Chimayo, New Mexico, tragically lost his life on the evening of May 28, 2023, in a fatal shooting at his home. The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office responded to a call about shots fired around 9:36 p.m. in the area of Canada Ancha and El Potrero Road. Upon arrival, deputies discovered that the windows of the home had been shot out and found Chavez with fatal gunshot wounds.
Witnesses at the scene reported being in the garage when someone began firing from the driveway. Several individuals were inside the home during the incident but were unharmed.
Investigators found multiple shell casings at the scene, corroborating witness accounts of the shooting. Despite an active investigation, no arrests or suspects have been publicly identified as of now. Authorities have urged anyone with information to contact Santa Fe County Sheriff's detectives to assist in solving this case. Further details about potential motives or suspects remain undisclosed as law enforcement continues to pursue leads in this tragic event.
