Shooting in New Mexico: At least three dead during meeting of motorcyclists in the US

At least three people were killed and five were injured in a shooting that took place during a rally of motorcyclists in Red Rivera small town in the state of New Mexico (USA), according to the latest data provided by the State Police.

The mayoress of Red River, Linda Calhountold local media that the shooting was the result of a clash between rival motorcycle gangs and imposed a nighttime curfew.

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Without giving details of what happened on Saturday afternoon, the State Police of New Mexicowhich had previously reported two dead and six injured, raised the death toll to three early Sunday and said five injured people are hospitalized.

Police have not yet reported any arrests.

New Mexico police said more officers have been dispatched to Red River to investigate the shooting and asked people to refrain from traveling to the town of about 500 people, although safety is no longer threatened, according to a message. posted on Twitter.

Eyewitnesses told KOB 4 that after the shooting police closed all the bars and restaurants on the main street of Red River, a nearby town. albuquerqueand numerous first aid and police vehicles began to arrive in the area.

One of the injured was airlifted to a hospital in Denverin the neighboring state of Colorado.

The New Mexico hospitals where the injured are admitted have been equipped with a security reinforcement, without specifying the reasons, according to the state police.

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He Annual Red River Memorial Motorcycle Rallywhich has been held for 41 years on the long weekend of Memorial Day (Memorial Day, the last Monday in May), brings together thousands of motorcyclists in that mountain city.

“What happened is very tragic, but the police action has been incredible. The first officer of the State Police was there in 30 secondsCalhoun said.

Source: Elcomercio

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