On the morning of February 10, 1990, a robbery at the Las Cruces Bowling Alley in Las Cruces, New Mexico, ended in murder. Thirteen-year-old Amy Aileen Houser was among seven people shot at point-blank range after two unidentified men entered through an unlocked door and took hostages while they emptied the safe of roughly $4,000 to $5,000. Amy, Paula Holguin, and Steven Teran died at the scene; Valerie Teran was pronounced dead on arrival. Melissa Repass, then 12, was shot five times but managed to call 9-1-1 and survived, and Ida Holguin and manager Stephanie C. Senac initially survived their wounds, though Senac later died in 1999.

The only descriptions released were that both shooters were Hispanic males with dark complexions. Despite roadblocks and searches assisted by federal and military resources, no arrests have been announced and the perpetrators remain unknown. The investigation is described as active and the Las Cruces Police Department is still seeking tips, including anonymous leads through Crime Stoppers.