Raul Alejandro Gonzalez (Courtesy: San Juan Co, Sheriff's Office)
Upon arrival, deputies made contact with multiple individuals including juveniles and young adults and located a deceased individual identified as Samuell Tariq Liggins, age 20.
From the San Juan County Sheriff's Office
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
On Tuesday, 4/1/25 at approximately 3 pm, San Juan County Sheriff’s Office executed an arrest warrant against Raul Alejandro Gonzalez in relation to the March 30th shooting of Samuell Tariq Liggins. Raul Gonzalez was taken into custody on the following charges:
Murder in the 1st Degree
Tampering with Evidence (3rd Degree)
All individuals accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Monday, March 31, 2025
On Sunday, 3/30/25 at approximately 2 am San Juan County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the area of road 3149/3150 in the Crouch Mesa area in reference to a victim of a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with multiple individuals including juveniles and young adults and located a deceased individual identified as Samuell Tariq Liggins, age 20.
.The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office offers our prayers and condolences to the family of Mr. Liggins. This is an ongoing investigation and anyone with any information is asked to contact our tip line at 505-333-7878.
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