The New Mexico State Police have revealed Michael Arellano as the victim of Saturday night shooting in west Tucumcari.
New Mexico State Police are investigating a homicide in Tucumcari.
Officials said police responded at 9:45 p.m. to Cemetery Road and 4774 Quay County Road 63 on reports of a shooting on Saturday.
A victim, identified as 46-year-old Michael Arellano of Tucumcari, was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The NM State Police Invesitgations Bureau were called to investigate.
Who Was Michael Arellano?
Micheal Arellano, a 46-year-old Tucumcari resident, was a recent shooting victim.
Agents learned Arellano and 42-year-old Tyje Garrett, of Tucumcari, were at a home for a graduation party.
Officials said during the party, there was a verbal altercation between the two and Arellano left and was last seen walking north on Cemetery Road.
Garrett also left the party in his truck, drove past Arellano, turned his truck around and drove toward Arellano.
Officials said Garrett exited his truck and approached Arellano, and a verbal altercation ensued.
On Saturday evening, Arellano was at a graduation celebration. According to the announcement, he met Tyje Garrett, a 42-year-old Tucumcari resident, who got into a “verbal argument” with Arellano.
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New Mexico: Officials with the New Mexico State Police released information regarding a Saturday evening shooting in Tucumcari that led to one death and one arrest. https://t.co/3B4xapYMnH
— KAMR Local 4 News (@KAMRLocal4News) May 30, 2022
Suspect Arrested From Tucumcari And His Charges Described – Where Is The Killer Now?
Tyje Garrett has been charged with the murder of Micheal Arellano.
Gareett reportedly shot Arellano several times and left the scene, according to NM State Police.
According to officials, Garrett allegedly drove by Arellano, then turned around and went his truck towards him.
According to the press release, Garrett got out of his truck and approached Arellano, where they had another verbal altercation.
Garrett allegedly shot Arellano multiple times during the confrontation and fled the scene.
New Mexico State Police are investigating a homicide in Tucumcari.
https://t.co/DYyFovaSsv— KFDA NewsChannel10 (@NewsChannel10) May 30, 2022
A BOLO for Garrett was broadcasted to law enforcement and he was taken into custody without incident by the Local Police in Logan, New Mexico.
Garrett was booked into the Quay County Detention Center and charged with murder in the 1st degree.
