Rocky Gonzales, 45, was fatally shot outside his home on N.M. 76 (Santa Cruz Road) in Española, New Mexico, on April 30, 2021. According to reports, Anthony Trujillo, then 28, drove to Gonzales’ residence with a companion reportedly to buy cocaine. Gonzales, who was inside with his girlfriend, confronted the men and told them to leave. An argument followed and Trujillo unexpectedly produced a firearm and shot Gonzales multiple times, killing him.

Española police investigated and arrested Anthony Trujillo on May 5, 2021, outside a Starbucks, charging him with first-degree murder, shooting at or from a motor vehicle, shooting at an inhabited dwelling, and possession of a firearm by a felon. Trujillo had a prior 2018 felony conviction for attempted trafficking and heroin possession. The killing highlights ongoing problems with drug-related violence and firearm offenses in the community.

If anyone knew Rocky Gonzales or has information about the shooting, please share what you know with investigators.