At least 3 dead, 5 injured in shooting at Memorial Day weekend motorcycle rally in New Mexico

At least 3 dead, 5 injured in shooting at Memorial Day weekend motorcycle rally in New Mexico



Three people have died and five more were injured in a shooting at a annual Memorial Day weekend motorcycle rally Saturday afternoon, WRAL reported.

The shooting took place around 5 p.m. in Red River, New Mexico, where about 20,000 people were attending the 41st Red River Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally, according to Red River's Mayor Linda Calhoun.

Mayor Calhoun confirmed the shooting was gang-related in a video interview with Questa Del Rio News.

The shooting took place between two retail establishments around 400 East Main Street, Mayor Calhoun said, correcting earlier reports that incident took place at a bar.

"What a helpless feeling, not having a badge, gun, or radio as state police officers and others enter the restaurant and slowly everything closes down, and you don't know if you can get to your car or if it's in the scene," Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina tweeted Saturday evening.

Medina said he was having dinner with his wife in Red River around the time of the shooting.

"Prayers for all of the officers out there. This wave of gun violence impacts all of New Mexico, large or small."

\u201cdon\u2019t even know if \nyou can get to your car or if it\u2019s in the scene. Prayers for all the officers out there. This wave of gun violence impacts all of New Mexico large or small. I took these photos about 30 minutes before the shooting.\u201d
— APD Chief of Police (@APD Chief of Police) 1685244099


Hospitals caring for the injured include Holy Cross Hospital in Taos, New Mexico and University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque. One victim was airlifted to an unnamed hospital in Denver, Colorado, according to the New Mexico State Police.

Officers from multiple law enforcement agencies are securing the hospitals to which the injured were sent for medical care, the NMSP said in a statement.

Holy Cross Hospital is being secured by officers from the Taos Police Department and the Taos Sheriff's Office, and the Albuquerque Police Department is securing UNMH, according to the NMSP. The agency added that Denver authorities had been alerted to the situation.

Taos Mayor Pascualito Maestas issued an emergency proclamation setting a mandatory curfew for the town in the wake of the shooting in Red River, according to KOAT.

The curfew, which ran from 10:00 p.m. Saturday until 4:00 a.m. Sunday morning, also prohibited alcohol sales at bars and liquor stores.

The NMSP say the scene is secure and there is no ongoing threat to public safety. Additional officers were sent to Red River, and the NMSP requested the public avoid the area while they conduct their investigation.

TheBlaze reached out to Taos Police Department for comment Sunday morning, but did not hear back in time for publication.

Watch KOAT's coverage below of the shooting at a motorcycle rally in Red River, New Mexico that left three dead and five injured.



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Miami Beach declares state of emergency, imposes curfew after fatal shootings, 'stampedes' during spring break



The City of Miami Beach declared a state of emergency Sunday morning after two shootings resulted in two fatalities and "stampedes" caused injuries to several people during spring break.

The City is imposing a curfew beginning 11:59 p.m. Sunday night. The curfew primarily affects South Beach, a popular party spot for spring break revelers. Violators will be subject to arrest.

"We don't ask for spring break in our city. We don't want spring break in our city. It's too rowdy, it's too much disorder and it's too difficult to police," Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber said in a video message Sunday, as reported by WFMZ.

Gelber said the crowds and the presence of numerous firearms "created a peril that cannot go unchecked" the outlet also reported.

City Manager Alina T. Hudak signed the declaration Sunday, according to a press release also issued Sunday.

Two shootings over the weekend of March 17 resulted in two fatalities and injuries to others. The incidents also created "stampedes that caused injuries to several people, including two volunteer goodwill ambassadors," the emergency declaration states.

"In response to the two shootings and the excessively large and unruly crowds, and to mitigate dangerous and illegal conduct, the City of Miami Beach has ordered a state of emergency and a 11:59 p.m. curfew to take effect on Sunday, March 19, 2023 through 6 a.m. Monday, March 20, 2023," according to the press release.

Sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption will be prohibited in the curfew area after 6 p.m. on Sunday, the press release also says.

Commercial businesses are to admit their last guests in time to get them out by 11:59, with the exception of hotels. Non hotel businesses may operate during the curfew period for delivery only, according to the city's press release.

The curfew does not apply to the provision of essential services nor to city residents requiring access to or from their homes nor to hotel guests and employees.

"Any violation of these emergency measure(s) shall subject the violator(s) to arrest and
criminal prosecution pursuant to Sections 26-36 and 1-14 of the City Code, or Fla.
Stats. 252.47 and 252.50," according to the press release.

A separate emergency declaration will be implemented to cover Thursday, March 23 through Monday, March 27, according to the five-page emergency declaration. The city will hold a special commission meeting Monday to discuss future restrictions.

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Maryland county enforces teen curfew due to rise in crimes committed by 'armed and dangerous children'



During a Monday news conference, Maryland's Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks announced strict enforcement of a teen curfew following a rise in violent crime.

Alsobrooks reported the arrest of 430 juveniles this year, nearly double compared to last year.

"At this point, these kids don't just need a hug, they need to be held accountable," Alsobrooks said.

While the curfew already exists in Maryland law, it has not been strictly enforced since 1995, WTOP reported. The teen curfew will be enforced beginning next weekend and will continue for at least 30 days.

Teens under 17 must be off the streets from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11:59 p.m. to 5 a.m. Friday through Saturday.

Parents of repeat offenders could be fined up to $250 and have their children turned over to the Department of Social Services.

Alsobrooks stated that the goal of the strict enforcement was not to burden law enforcement but to protect teens.

The county executive called on parents and family members to "step up and do their part." She stated, "I know it's not a popular thing to say, but it's a fair question: Where are their parents? Where are the aunties, where are the uncles and other family members who are responsible for them?"

Alsobrooks reported a 52% increase over last year in carjackings. More than half of the 350 carjackings this year were perpetrated by "armed and dangerous children," Alsobrooks said. Only 61 of the carjackings were committed by adults.

According to the county's data, most of the juveniles who committed carjacking crimes were repeat offenders.

Prince George's County Police Chief Malik Aziz stated that 55 of the 84 juveniles apprehended for carjackings had prior arrests.

"The vast number of juveniles are out doing the right thing and living a meaningful and positive live in Prince George's County," Aziz said. "These are the outliers that are causing our residents to fear so much crime in our own neighborhoods."

Alsobrooks noted that August was the deadliest month the county had seen in decades. Authorities investigated 24 deaths in August and noted a rise in violent crime by repeat offenders. However, the county executive also reported that, despite the spike in August, homicides are still down 15% compared to last year.

COVID curfew violators arrested in Key West — including prominent restaurant owner: 'He said it was not a real law'



Police arrested at least a half-dozen people — including a prominent restaurant owner — in Key West, Florida, for violating the city's New Year's Eve COVID-19 curfew, the Key West Citizen reported.

Police arrested at least a half-dozen people on Thursday night for violating the City of Key West's New Year's Eve… https://t.co/KvgOmSP94M
— Key West Citizen (@Key West Citizen)1609514107.0

What are the details?

The paper said Joe Walsh has been a vocal opponent of several city COVID-19 restrictions, including a mask requirement, and that on Thursday he emailed City Manager Greg Veliz stating he wouldn't close Fogarty's, his bar and restaurant.

Turns out Walsh's business was the only one that failed to heed the city's curfew, which required nonessential businesses to close at 10 p.m. every night through Sunday, the Citizen reported.

"He said it was not a real law," Veliz added to the paper regarding Walsh's objection to the curfew.

Veliz noted to the Citizen that he told Walsh in front of Fogarty's on New Year's Eve that he didn't have to be arrested but that he had to close.

"I told him it didn't have to be this way," Veliz told the paper. "I turned around, and next thing I know he was in handcuffs. It was unfortunate."

FL KEY WEST: A 10pm covid curfew was dropped on NYE Restaurant owner Joe Walsh refused and stood open as many oth… https://t.co/u6qnNGg2c3
— Drew Hernandez (@Drew Hernandez)1609526036.0

Walsh and the other arrestees were cited with misdemeanors for violating an emergency management directive, the Citizen said.

In addition, a small protest broke out on New Year's Eve on Duval Street shortly after 10 p.m., the paper said, adding that tourists told Veliz they didn't have to obey the curfew.

"I had people telling me they come to Key West because there is no rules. That is the problem," Veliz told the Citizen. "Times Square in New York City was closed off, and they are telling me Duval Street doesn't apply."

Nope, nothing out of sorts occurred in Times Square on New Year's Eve — especially not with left-wing New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Police were called to clear Duval Street and conduct crowd control, the paper said, adding that Veliz noted the street was cleared by 11:10 p.m.

Anything else?

Walsh — who's scheduled to be arraigned Jan. 14 — on Friday told the Citizen he intends to plead not guilty and fight the charge.

He added to the paper that the city's curfew violates the governor's order prohibiting local governments from enforcing local COVID-19 restrictions and that the curfew is illegal because the entire city commission did not vote on it.

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