Gallup Police responded to a shooting that occurred around 8:30 am May 5 at Hidden Valley Apartments, located at 810 Patton Dr. The victim reportedly succumbed to their injuries and passed away.
Officers began searching for an 18-year-old man named Jordon Estrada, who they believe to be the suspect in the incident.
According to a Gallup Police Department Facebook post, Estrada was located, arrested and booked into the McKinley County Adult Detention Center May 6. In the Facebook post, the Gallup Police stated that Estrada’s family encouraged him to turn himself in.
“We extend our gratitude to the family of Jordan Estrada for encouraging him to turn himself in to the authorities peacefully, as well as any members of the public who assisted in the investigation of this case,” the GPD stated.
Estrada is facing charges of first-degree murder, tampering with evidence, and unlawful possession of a handgun by a person under 19 years of age.
More information will be published when it becomes available.
