Juan Antonio Luis Martinez was fatally shot on October 22, 2022, in Española, New Mexico, during an attempted vehicle transaction. Around 1:30 a.m. on Calle Borrego, Martinez met with 39-year-old Fabian Archuleta, known as Stomper, who was attempting to sell a red Mustang reported stolen from Albuquerque. During the encounter, Archuleta shot Martinez, causing his death.

Law enforcement launched an investigation after the shooting. Details about any arrest, charges, or Archuleta’s current status have not been publicly disclosed. The killing prompted concern in the Española community and renewed warnings about the risks of private vehicle sales and stolen cars.

If anyone has information about the transaction, the red Mustang, or the events on Calle Borrego that night, please share what is known with investigators.