Vincent Matthew Buscema Jr., 39, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, was a husband, father of two young sons, IATSE 480 union member and co-owner/instructor at One Jiu Jitsu. Friends described him as having a big heart and always ready to help others.

On June 9, 2024, a confrontation at the family home on Aspen Meadows Drive escalated after police say Vincent’s father, 59-year-old Vincent Buscema Sr., sent threatening text messages and then went to his son’s house. Authorities report Sr. was seen yelling and firing a gun; both Vincent Jr. and his wife, Melissa, were shot while the couple’s two young sons were inside the home. Vincent Jr. suffered severe gunshot wounds to his chest and stomach and was taken to UNM Hospital.

Vincent Jr. died of his injuries on July 8, 2024; Melissa survived and was released from the hospital. Police arrested Vincent Buscema Sr. at the scene that day and charged him with multiple offenses that included first-degree attempted murder and child abuse; after Vincent Jr.’s death, prosecutors upgraded the charge against Sr. to first-degree murder.

Did anyone in the Rio Rancho community know Vincent or his family and have information about the events of June 9?