Tyler Allen Grantham, 37, was shot and killed in Artesia, New Mexico, in the early morning hours of November 19, 2021. Deputies responded to a shooting in the 100 block of East Cottonwood around 2:30 AM and found Grantham with severe injuries; he later died from those wounds.

The Eddy County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation under Sheriff Mark Cage. Detectives identified Nathan Garrison as the person responsible. Garrison was found at a residence in the 3500 block of Quay Avenue and surrendered without incident; he was charged with murder and tampering with evidence.

Grantham was born December 12, 1984, in Montrose, Colorado. He was a father to two sons, Jaxon and Mason, and was remembered for his outdoorsmanship, crafting and tattooing skills, and love of sports. Funeral services were held November 24, 2021, at West Main Baptist Church in Artesia.

If anyone knew Tyler or has information about the events that night, please come forward.