RELEASE: ASKING FOR PUBLIC'S ASSISTANCE ON SHOOTING INCIDENT

SHERIFF’S OFFICE RESPOND TO SHOOTING INCIDENT BEHIND SOCORRO ACTIVITIES COMPLEX

July 23, 2021

El Paso, Texas – On 07/11/2021 at 0318 hrs. Sheriff’s Deputies responded to 1300 Joe Battle (Student Activity Complex) El Paso County Texas, reference to an aggravated assault shots fired call. Upon the officers arrival they were informed that 3 to 4 persons had been shot and transported to local area hospitals while attending a party in the desert area. The Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit responded and assumed the investigation. As a result of this shooting incident a total of three people had received gunshot injuries and one person lost his life.

This case is being investigated as a Homicide, The Sheriff’s Office is requesting that anyone who may have witnessed this incident or may have any information contact the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office at (915) 832-4408 or major Crimes Detective Victor Cordero (915) 208-3007.