Mother Arrested After Son Kills Teen

One shot ended the life of a 17-year-old girl in northeast Albuquerque after a dispute outside an apartment complex turned violent on Saturday evening. The 10-year-old son of Elaina Gomez-Villeda fired the weapon that struck the teen.

Police reported that the altercation began shortly after 6 p.m. near Tennessee Street. Several individuals argued and then began to fight. The 10-year-old boy attempted to pull his mother away from the group but was unable to do so.

The boy entered an apartment and returned with a handgun. He fired one round, which hit the 17-year-old girl. She died at the scene. Her mother then brought the boy into a nearby unit and contacted authorities.

Officers arrived to find the scene chaotic. They heard a single gunshot inside the mother's apartment upon arrival. Law enforcement officers took cover as people exited the building.

Elaina Gomez-Villeda, 40, emerged holding a handgun. One officer discharged his weapon during the encounter. Police stated that the officer's shot did not strike anyone and that no injuries resulted from that specific discharge. The mother dropped her firearm and surrendered.

The Albuquerque Police Department homicide detectives are leading the investigation into the girl's death. The Multi-Agency Task Force is separately examining the officer's use of force.