Young Park Shooting Defendants to Be Tried Separately
LAS CRUCES — The four individuals charged with murder and conspiracy in connection to the March shootout at Young Park will face separate trials in 2026, as expected.
The defendants:
- Tomas Rivas, 21
- Nathan Rivas, 17
- Gustavo Dominguez, 17
- Josiah Ontiveros, 16
Each defendant's attorney informed state District Judge Douglas Driggers last week that they intend to request individual jury trials. District Attorney Fernando Macias stated he will not oppose these motions.
Gustavo Dominguez, 17, was seen leading a line of defendants arriving for an arraignment hearing in 3rd District Court in Las Cruces on April 7.
District Attorney Fernando Macias was observed conferring with prosecutors during a trial in 3rd Judicial District Court in October.
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Author's summary: Four defendants linked to the Young Park shootout will be tried individually in 2026 to ensure separate jury evaluations for each case.