In the quiet city of Hobbs, New Mexico, a young life was tragically cut short in the early morning hours of Saturday, November 15, 2014. Jose Uel Calvillo-salcido, a 16-year-old Hispanic male, was known by his friends and coworkers for his kind and helpful nature. He was a cook at a local Buffalo Wild Wings, where he was remembered as a nice kid who was always laughing and giving big hugs.
The night of the incident, friends had seen him, never suspecting it would be their last time.
Later, in the 500 block of Sanger, the teenager was found suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed to Lea Regional Medical Center, but his injuries proved to be fatal. In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, details were scarce, leaving friends and the community to grapple with the sudden and senseless loss.
Despite the initial investigation and the passage of time, publicly available information regarding any arrests or the identification of a suspect or suspects in the death of Jose Calvillo-salcido remains elusive. The case has left a lingering sorrow and unanswered questions for those who knew the fun-loving young man whose future was violently taken from him.
