Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Portales police are investigating the early Monday shooting death of 51-year-old Benigno Castillo.
No arrests had been made as of Tuesday morning, District Attorney Quentin Ray said.
It was the region’s first shooting death since two Texico women were slain in Ned Houk Park on May 3. A suspect was arrested in that case two days later.
Portales officers at 3:24 a.m. Monday responded to a 911 call in the area of West Kaywood Street and North Avenue B, according to a police news release.
Upon arrival, officers found Castillo, who had suffered injuries from what appeared to be a firearm, Williams said.
Castillo was transported to Roosevelt General Hospital where he died.
Williams said the incident is being investigated by the Portales Police Department along with the Ninth Judicial District Major Crimes Unit.
Williams asks anyone with information contact the PPD at 575-356-4404.
