Elon Cooley, a 21-year-old man from Gallup, New Mexico, tragically lost his life in a shooting incident on May 6, 2023. The fatal event occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning outside the Sports Page Lounge, located at 1400 S. Second St. in Gallup.
According to reports, Cooley had been involved in an altercation with another man inside the bar prior to the shooting. He approached security guards and requested an escort to his car.
As the security personnel were walking Cooley to his vehicle, the suspect ran towards them and opened fire, striking Cooley.
When police arrived at the scene, they found security officers performing CPR on Cooley in the parking lot. He was rushed to the hospital but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries.
The Gallup Police Department identified 22-year-old Isaaiah Palacios as the suspect in the shooting. Following the incident, law enforcement launched a search for Palacios, who was wanted in connection with Cooley's death.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding Elon Cooley's death is ongoing. Authorities are working to gather more information about the events leading up to the shooting and the relationship, if any, between Cooley and Palacios.
This tragic incident has left the Gallup community in shock, with Cooley's family and friends mourning the loss of the young man. A GoFundMe page was set up to help cover funeral expenses for Elon Cooley.
