On March 23, 2023 the body of 30-year-old Janie Salcido, a Hispanic/Latino woman, was found on U.S. Highway 380 in Roswell, New Mexico. The Roswell Police Department investigated and determined that her death resulted from gun violence; authorities have classified it a homicide.

Details released by investigators have been limited. No suspects or arrests have been publicly identified, and the case remains an active investigation. The community has mourned her loss with vigils and candles, and her death has prompted local conversation about gun violence.

If anyone has information about Janie Salcido or her death, please contact the Roswell Police Department with any tips that could help bring answers and justice.