NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)October 26, 2026Hillsborough County
Las Cruces police investigate apparent murder-suicide involving a couple with five children present
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Las Cruces police are investigating an apparent Saturday morning murder-suicide involving a 30-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man who were partners. Five children between the ages of 3 and 14 were inside the home during the incident and were placed in temporary custody with a family member through the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department.
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The incident resulted in two fatalities and the emergency intervention of child welfare services for five minor children who were present at the scene.
Key Facts
- Las Cruces police responded to a home in the 4100 block of Calle Libertad around 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
- Officers discovered the bodies of 30-year-old Angelica Aguirre and 46-year-old Shane Perez.
- Investigators believe Perez shot Aguirre before using the same weapon to take his own life.
- Five children ranging in age from 3 to 14 were inside the home at the time of the incident.
- The New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department intervened to place the children in temporary custody with a family member.
Who's Mentioned
PersonShane Perez“46-year-old involved in the apparent murder-suicide.”locationCalle Libertad“Street where the residence is located.”OrganizationKINT“News organization reporting on the event.”locationLas Cruces“Location of the incident and the police department investigating it.”OrganizationDepartamento de Niños, Jóvenes y Familias de Nuevo México“State agency that intervened to manage temporary custody of the children.”PersonAngelica Aguirre“30-year-old victim identified in the police report.”locationNuevo México“State where the incident occurred.”