Joseph Riley Russell, a 46-year-old White man born August 5, 1978, was killed by gunfire in Roswell, New Mexico, on Monday, October 21, 2024. Authorities have described the death as a senseless act of crime but have not released the location or specific circumstances of the shooting.

As of this report, no suspects have been named and no arrests announced. Little is publicly known about Russell’s life, including his occupation or family, and officials have provided few details about the ongoing investigation, leaving questions about motive and events that day.

If anyone knew Joseph Riley Russell, saw anything in Roswell around October 21, 2024, or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward.