Shooting Suspect Sought

The suspect has been identified as 29 year-old Rogelio Esparza of Farmington.  An arrest warrant has been issued for Rogelio for Armed Robbery, Aggravated Burglary, Aggravated Battery with a deadly weapon and Felon in Possession of a Firearm. 

From the San Juan Co. Sheriff's Office:

Suspect Identified:

Since the original release the suspect has been identified as 29 year-old Rogelio Esparza of Farmington.  An arrest warrant has been issued for Rogelio for Armed Robbery, Aggravated Burglary, Aggravated Battery with a deadly weapon and Felon in Possession of a Firearm. 

Detectives are currently looking for Rogelio, if anyone has information to his whereabouts they are requested to call Police and Fire Dispatch (505) 334-6622, Crime Stoppers (505) 334-TIPS (8477) or San Juan County Sheriff’s Office Detectives tip line (505) 333-7878.

 

On January 30, 2016 at approximately 10:31 am, Deputies were dispatched to a residence in the Lee Acres area on CR 5482 for reports of a shooting. 

The victim was identified as 27 year-old Raymond Shalley of Aztec who is in stable condition at San Juan Regional Medical Center.  Shalley told Detectives he arrived at the residence to pick someone up when an unknown man drove up to the house, approached him, shot him in the leg and battered him in the face.  The suspect also demanded Shalley give him all of his money.  Detectives have recovered evidence at several locations and the investigation into the armed robbery and shooting is ongoing. 

Detectives are attempting to identify the shooter but have interviewed several witness.  The motive is also still under investigation.

This release will be updated as information becomes available.

(Image: Rogelio Esparza, courtesy: San Juan County Sheriff's Office)

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