
Deming Police Chief Alex Valdespino told Deming Radio News that according to the report, the man, with an address in on South Gold Street, was walking near Ash and Granite Street around 1:30 Monday morning when he was shot in the right leg three times.
Valdespino said the man went to the Emergency Room at Mimbres Memorial Hospital for treatment. The hospital staff notified police of the gunshot wounds.
Upon arrival, officers found the man with three bullet wounds in his right leg. One in the upper leg, and two in the lower leg area.
The victim said he did not remember anything about the incident, and refused to cooperate with officers.
Chief Valdespino said the case will be investigated, however no action can be taken at this time without the victim’s assistance.