On May 2, 2021, Bret Austin Patrick, 27, was fatally shot at an Allsups convenience store in Roswell, New Mexico. The shooting was described as a violent incident that ended in Patrick’s death.

Authorities identified 32-year-old Christopher Smiley as the suspect. On May 17, 2021, Smiley was charged with first-degree murder in connection with Patrick’s killing after the Roswell Police Department reported gathering evidence and testimony to support the charge.

If anyone witnessed the shooting at the Allsups or has information about the events that led up to it, please come forward and share what is known.