Adrian Begay, 45, was shot and killed on June 22, 2025, in Fruitland, New Mexico. Deputies were called about 2:30 p.m. to reports of gunfire at a residence after a verbal dispute that began at Begay’s home and continued outside a nearby house. The suspect allegedly confronted Begay and fired multiple rounds into his chest at close range. Deputies and EMS attempted life-saving measures but Begay died at the scene.

Investigators quickly identified the alleged shooter as 23-year-old DeAndre Raheen Julian, who had been visiting the area with Begay’s 21-year-old daughter. The pair fled on foot but were detained within a few hundred yards by responding deputies; Julian was taken into custody the same day. An arrest affidavit says Julian and Begay’s daughter had been staying with the family since June 17, had been doing yard work that day, and that surveillance from a nearby home reportedly captured the shooting.

Authorities charged Julian with second-degree murder and third-degree tampering with evidence and requested a no-bond hold. A preliminary hearing was reported set for July 2 in San Juan County Magistrate Court. If anyone has information about Adrian Begay, his daughter, or the events on June 22, please share what you know.