Fabian Ochoa, 36, was fatally shot on the night of October 27, 2018, near the intersection of 4th Street and Logan Avenue in Artesia, New Mexico. Police responding to multiple reports of gunfire found two men with gunshot wounds; Ochoa was transported to Artesia General Hospital but died of his injuries. The other man survived. Investigators recovered about 50 spent shell casings at the scene, indicating a prolonged, high-volume exchange. Authorities later said the shooting grew out of a dispute involving drugs and firearms.

In February 2019 three suspects were identified and arrested in connection with the killing: Jose Ruiz, arrested in Roswell and charged with first-degree murder, and Julio Ruiz and Michael Martin, who were charged while already incarcerated on unrelated offenses. All three men had prior felony convictions and faced life prison exposure if convicted. Is there anyone who knew Ochoa or saw activity near 4th and Logan that night who can help fill in what happened?