Cruz Eli Arredondo, 21, was shot and killed on July 11, 2021, near the Socorro Activities Complex in El Paso, Texas. The shooting occurred at a desert-area gathering behind the SAC, described as a site where bonfire parties and underage drinking take place. Arredondo was one of four people shot at the party; the other victims included two teens, 17 and 18, who were released from the hospital, and two men, 20 and 22, who remained hospitalized in stable condition.

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is treating the incident as a homicide and has not released details about suspects or arrests while the investigation is ongoing. U.S. Representative Veronica Escobar issued condolences and voiced concern about gun violence following the shooting. No arrests or suspect identifications have been announced.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information that could help identify who was responsible, please come forward to the sheriff’s office.