
Chief Bobby Orosco said investigators determined that 67-year-old Hector Barraza of Deming shot and killed 43-year-old Elizabeth Barraza of Deming and 43-year-old Manuel Cruz of El Paso, TX, before turning the gun on himself.
The double-homicide/suicide occurred at just before 5 a.m.
Orosco said two bodies were discovered in front of the residence and another body was inside, although he declined to identify which person was found where.
Orosco said officers who responded to the call immediately requested emergency medical personnel, but all three were pronounced dead at the scene.
Orosco said they believe the incident was isolated and there are no other suspects in the case.
The investigation is continuing.