Esteban Chavez Jr., 38, was found fatally shot on December 10, 2018, after Hobbs police responded about 2:35 AM to the 300 block of East Sunset. Emergency medical personnel pronounced Chavez deceased at the scene and the Hobbs Police Department opened a homicide investigation.

Detectives conducted interviews, collected evidence, and canvassed the area for witnesses, but the investigation has produced limited information about suspects or motive. No arrests have been announced and the case remains open.

Anyone with information about Chavez’s death is asked to contact the Hobbs Police Department to help bring closure to his family and assist the ongoing investigation.