On November 13, 2018, a tragic incident occurred in Tsayatoh, near Gallup, New Mexico, resulting in the death of 66-year-old Freddie B. Hudson. The event was part of an apparent murder-suicide on the Navajo Nation, where four individuals lost their lives, including the suspected shooter, and an additional woman sustained critical injuries.
The FBI and the Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety launched an investigation into the incident, which was believed to be an act of domestic
violence. The identities of the deceased, including Freddie B. Hudson, were not immediately released following the event.
Freddie B. Hudson was born on January 30, 1952, in Gallup, McKinley County, New Mexico. He passed away on November 13, 2018, in Tsayatoh, McKinley County, New Mexico. He was laid to rest at Gallup City Cemetery in Gallup, McKinley County, New Mexico.
As the investigation progressed, authorities focused on uncovering the motives behind the shooting and any potential connections between the individuals involved. The incident left the local community in shock, prompting discussions about domestic violence and the need for preventive measures within the Navajo Nation.
