Jesus Quintana Cota, a 16-year-old Hispanic male, was found dead on May 19, 2024, in a remote area of Pajarito Mesa outside Albuquerque, New Mexico. An autopsy determined he died from at least one gunshot wound. His identity was confirmed after his family filed a missing person report, and the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office opened a homicide investigation.

Investigators say Jesus had gone to meet someone on May 18 believing it would be a date. Instead, he was confronted by a group of teenagers who kidnapped, beat, and robbed him. Law enforcement statements allege the group then drove him out to the mesa and shot him. Detectives reported finding social media evidence suggesting the attack had been planned, possibly as revenge for an earlier incident in which Jesus allegedly shot at one of the suspects’ cars.

Three teenagers were arrested in connection with the killing. Does anyone have information about Jesus, his movements on May 18, or the people involved that could help the investigation?