Child Killed, 2 Injured in Bernalillo County Domestic Violence Incident

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A child was killed and two other people were critically injured in a domestic violence incident near Tijeras, New Mexico early Tuesday morning. Bernalillo County Sheriff's deputies responded to a call about a male suspect with a gun and found one child dead at the scene, while a female and another child were transported to the hospital in critical condition. The male suspect was taken into custody after deputies used a taser.

Why it matters

Domestic violence incidents involving firearms can have devastating consequences, especially when children are present. This tragedy highlights the ongoing need for resources and intervention to prevent such occurrences and protect vulnerable members of the community.

The details

According to the sheriff's office, deputies were dispatched to a domestic violence call at 1:18 am at a residence on New Mexico State Road 333. A female had reported a male suspect was armed with a gun, and shots were fired at the house before deputies arrived. When they reached the scene, deputies took the male suspect into custody after using a taser. One child was pronounced dead at the scene, while a female and another child were rushed to the hospital in critical condition. The name of the suspect has not been released.

• The incident occurred around 1:18 am on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
• Deputies responded to the call and arrived at the scene shortly after.

What’s next

The sheriff's office is continuing its investigation into the incident and the identity of the suspect. The names of the victims have not been released pending notification of family members.