New Mexico's amber alert is issued for a missing infant, named Eleia Maria Torres.
Authorities in New Mexico have issued an urgent search following a tragic incident where a 10-month-old baby's mother and another woman were discovered fatally shot, alongside a wounded 5-year-old child, as reported by state and local law enforcement.
The missing baby, identified as Eleia Maria Torres, is feared to have been taken by the suspect involved in the shooting, placing her in imminent danger, as stated by the Clovis Police Department (CPD).
An Amber Alert has been activated for Eleia, providing crucial details such as her height of 28 inches, weight of 23 pounds, along with her distinctive features of brown eyes and hair.
Missing Infant Eleia Maria Torres
On Friday, the Clovis Police Department issued an Amber Alert for Eleia Maria Torres after responding to a distressing 911 call at Ned Houk Park near Clovis.
The call reported the discovery of two deceased women, sparking an immediate investigation.
New Mexico State Police, involved in the investigation, stated that they currently do not have a suspect but suspect that the individual was driving a maroon Honda vehicle.
The tragic events unfolded when officers received the call about two female bodies discovered at Ned Houk Park. Identified as Samantha Cisneros and Taryn Allen, both 23 years old and from Texico, New Mexico, the victims were found near a silver Dodge minivan with gunshot wounds.
During the scene investigation, officers also found a 5-year-old girl with a head injury. Immediate medical attention was provided to the child before she was transported to Plains Regional Medical Center and subsequently transferred to a hospital near Lubbock, Texas. Her current condition remains undisclosed.
Clovis police emphasized that both women appeared to have been shot and were found lying near the silver Dodge minivan. The injured 5-year-old was also found at the scene, further highlighting the gravity of the situation.
New Mexico Amber Alert
Upon discovering an infant car seat, stroller, and baby bottle at the scene, investigators immediately launched search efforts, concerned that an infant might have been present with the female victims during the tragic incident.
Through interviews with family members, it was revealed that Samantha Cisneros was the mother of both the young female child found at the scene and a 10-month-old, Eleia Maria Torres.
The Clovis Police Department stated that there are strong suspicions that Eleia Maria Torres was abducted by the perpetrator and is currently in grave danger.
Authorities have not yet identified a suspect or a motive for the shooting and kidnapping, indicating that the investigation is ongoing, as reported by the New Mexico State Police (NMSP).
NMSP mentioned a potential person of interest who is believed to be driving a maroon Honda vehicle.
"Many details about this incident are unknown and under investigation, but of urgent concern is the whereabouts of Eleia Maria Torres," NMSP emphasized.
They urged anyone with information to contact the Clovis Police Department or call 911 immediately.
Both NMSP and CPD encourage individuals with any information related to the victims or who were present at Ned Houk Park on May 3 to come forward. Anonymous tips can also be provided to the Curry County Crime Stoppers.
