Ronald McLean, a 34-year-old Caucasian man, was found fatally shot near Bullock Court in Artesia, New Mexico, on September 18, 2017. Law enforcement responded after reports of gunfire and determined McLean had sustained a mortal gunshot wound; the Artesia Police Department treated the death as a homicide.

Investigators worked the case in the days after the shooting and identified a suspect. An individual was taken into custody in connection with McLean’s killing as the matter moved into the judicial process. The motive for the shooting has not been reported.

If anyone who lived in or near Bullock Court on September 18, 2017, or who has information about Ronald McLean’s movements that evening can help, please share what you know.