
Police Chief Alex Valdespino said that officers were called to the alleyway around the 400 block of James Street Saturday at 6:27p.m.
Upon arrival, officers found two male subjects with injuries believed to be caused by a single shotgun blast.
Valdespino said that one subject was struck in the chest and arm, the other in the back. Both were taken to area hospitals for treatment.
The unknown suspect in the shooting fled the scene.
No names were released as the investigation is ongoing.
Valdespino asked for the public’s help. If anyone has any information about this shooting in Deming Saturday night, please call the Deming Police department at 546-3011 or Crime Stoppers at 546-7800 and you can remain anonymous.