Jesus Ornelas, 46, Dies Following Saturday Night Shooting in Portales as Authorities Continue Investigation
Jesus Ornelas, 46, died following a shooting late Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Portales, Roosevelt County, New Mexico.
Portales police responded at approximately 11:30 p.m. to the 600 block of South Avenue B and found Ornelas with gunshot wounds.
Officers immediately began life-saving measures, and Emergency Medical Services personnel continued treatment while transporting Ornelas to Roosevelt General Hospital.
Ornelas later died at the hospital despite those efforts.
The 9th Judicial District Major Crimes Unit continues to investigate the circumstances, and authorities had not identified any suspects or released further details as of Oct. 25, 2026.
The Portales Police Department asked anyone with information, surveillance video, or cellphone footage to contact its Investigations Division at 575-356-4404.
The incident occurred in Portales, the Roosevelt County seat in eastern New Mexico near the Texas state line.
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