The New Mexico State Police have revealed details on a Saturday night shooting in west Tucumcari that resulted in one fatality and one arrest.
According to a news release, officers from the New Mexico State Police uniform bureau in Tucumcari responded to a gunshot at the 4000 block of Quay County Road 63 around 9:45 p.m. Saturday.
Micahel Arellano had been shot when authorities arrived. Arellano was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Who Was Michael Arellano?
Micheal Arellano, a 46-year-old Tucumcari resident, was a recent shooting victim.
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.
Garrett reportedly departed the party in his truck, while Arellano allegedly left the party and was observed going north on Cemetery Road.
Suspect Arrested From Tucumcari And His Charges Described
Tyje Garrett has been charged with the murder of Micheal Arellano.
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.
Where Is The Killer Now?
The authorities have apprehended Garrett. For Garrett and his truck, all law enforcement agencies were sent a “be on the lookout” (BOLO).
The Logan Police Department took Garrett into arrest without incident. Garrett has been charged with “Murder in the First Degree.”
He was taken to the Quay County Detention Center after that.