On May 29, 2021, a fatal shooting occurred at the GreenTree Inn in Santa Fe, New Mexico, resulting in the death of 59-year-old Marty Little. The incident began when officers were called to the hotel around 1 p.m. on Saturday in response to a report of gunfire. Upon arrival, they found Little in the parking lot, who had suffered a gunshot wound to the head.
He was immediately transported to a local hospital and later transferred to a hospital in Albuquerque, where he was initially in critical condition before being pronounced dead around 5 a.m. on Thursday.
The investigation into the shooting revealed that after the incident, the suspect threatened people staying at the hotel and stole a vehicle from the premises. However, as of the available reports, no specific details about the suspect's identity, description, or any subsequent arrests have been provided. The police were still in the process of investigating the incident, and no updates on the capture or identification of the suspect were mentioned in the initial reports.
The incident has also raised questions about the security measures in place at the hotel, with considerations being given to whether the hotel owner or management could have taken additional steps to prevent the shooting. This includes examining if there had been prior incidents of violence on or near the property, whether the hotel was aware of any improper activity before the incident, and what specific security measures such as guarded-entry, monitored surveillance cameras, bright lighting, and visible security patrols were in place to deter crime and protect the guests and visitors.
Despite the ongoing investigation, no concrete information has been released regarding the identity or apprehension of the suspect involved in Marty Little's death. The case remains under investigation, and any further details about suspects or arrests would be part of ongoing or future updates from law enforcement.
