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On July 25, 2019, 26-year-old Arnulfo Barrientos-Ibarra was found dead at his residence in the 1000 block of South Elm Street in Hobbs, New Mexico, due to a single gunshot wound to the head. The incident occurred early Thursday morning, with police responding to the scene at 3:48 a.m..

The primary suspect in the murder is Steven A. Salazar, a 30-year-old resident of Hobbs. Salazar, also known as 'Smiley,' has a distinctive appearance marked by numerous facial tattoos, which contributed to ...Read More
Victim Details

Arnulfo Barrientos-Ibarra

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Hobbs

NM

2019-07-25

26

Arnulfo

Barrientos-Ibarra

12/25/2025