On September 23, 2021, Celina Maldonado, 28, was shot and killed on the 1200 block of East Broadway in Hobbs, New Mexico. The suspect was identified as Steven Samreth, who also shot a 2-year-old child in the face and then shot himself in the head. Both Samreth and the child survived their injuries. The attack came to light when Maldonado’s son ran to neighbors for help.

Officials confirmed Samreth as the sole perpetrator; no other suspects were named. If anyone knew Celina, the family, or has information about what happened that day, please share what can help the ongoing understanding of this case.