Staff Reports
Gallup Police are currently investigating a shooting that occurred near a local restaurant.
On May 11, around 10 pm, Gallup Police officers responded to a shooting incident that occurred at Flavors of the Middle East, 700 E. Hwy. 66. Witnesses reported that multiple shots were discharged from a vehicle. A juvenile was in the vehicle that the suspects reportedly shot at.
Officers initiated a citywide search for the suspect vehicle, and issued an attempt-to-locate directive.
On May 12, the GPD located the vehicle at the Walmart located at 1650 W. Maloney Ave.
According to a Gallup Police Department Facebook post, two people were apprehended and are currently in police custody. The suspect vehicle was impounded.
This is an active and ongoing investigation, and more information will be published as it becomes available.
