ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A shooting that left two men dead on Friday night has prompted a criminal investigation, as authorities sift through the unusual circumstances surrounding the incident. The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of gunfire just after 10 p.m. and discovered the victims inside a home.
When deputies arrived, they found two adult males suffering from gunshot wounds. In addition to the deceased, three other adults and two children were present in the residence at the time. Authorities quickly detained the adults for questioning and ensured the children were safely removed from the scene.
A suspect, identified as 25-year-old Alexis Hernandez, was taken into custody as the investigation unfolded. Detectives are currently gathering evidence and conducting interviews with witnesses in an effort to piece together what transpired leading up to the shooting.
Remarkably, Hernandez reportedly claimed that a cockroach had communicated with him, instructing him to commit the crime. According to him, the insect conveyed a message that was somehow linked to the property owner’s disdain for the pests. Allegations suggest he believed he was receiving signs compelling him to act.
The motives behind the shooting remain unclear, and investigators are working diligently to determine whether Hernandez’s assertions have any grounding in reality. Such claims could play a significant role in the legal proceedings that now lie ahead of him.
The sheriff’s office is focused on ensuring the well-being of the children involved and is in the process of coordinating appropriate follow-up care. The community has reacted with shock to the incident, as details continue to emerge about the suspect’s mental state and his extraordinary claims.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the case to come forward, particularly those who may have witnessed events in the neighborhood prior to the shooting. As the investigation progresses, the sheriff’s office is expected to release further updates on the case, emphasizing their commitment to uncovering the truth behind this tragic occurrence.