18-year-old dies after shooting in Hobbs

HOBBS, N.M. — A shooting that left 18-year-old James Lara-Salazar in critical condition on May 25 died Thursday, the Hobbs Police Department said.

On May 25 at 12:20 a.m., HPD officers responded to the area of ​​the 2000 block of North Kingsley Street and found Lara-Salazar suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

Previous coverage from EverythingLubbock.com reported that HPD arrested Eddie Martinez, 19, in connection with the shooting.

Due to Lara-Salazar's death, HPD said the crimes previously charged against Eddie Martinez, 19, of Hobbs, have been reclassified/amended as follows:

• Murder – 1st degree crime
• Tampering with evidence – 4th degree crime

This is still an active investigation. If you have any information regarding this incident or any other crime, you can report it by calling dispatch at (575) 397-9265, or by contacting Lea County Crime Stoppers at (575) 393-8005 (you may be entitled to a amount in cash). reward). You can also send us a private message on Facebook, just understand that our Facebook page is not monitored in real time and is not a good way to report a crime in real time.