Milan, NM – The New Mexico State Police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred late Monday night at an Allsup’s convenience store in Milan, leaving an 18-year-old dead and two suspects facing murder charges.
According to the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau, the incident happened around 10 p.m. on October 21, 2025, at the Allsup’s located at 507 West Street, #66. Investigators say Myron Sandoval, 18, arrived at the store in a blue Nissan SUV along with several others. On the opposite side of the fuel pumps sat a white Chevrolet sedan occupied by Adrian Murrietta, 26, and Dominic Jaramillo, 23.
Surveillance footage reportedly shows a tense encounter between Sandoval and Murrietta, which escalated into a confrontation. Police say gunfire was exchanged between Sandoval and Jaramillo near the fuel pumps. Sandoval was struck by a bullet and later died while being transported to a nearby hospital.
On October 22, the NMSP Tactical Team arrested Murrietta while serving a search warrant. He faces charges including Accessory to Second-Degree Murder and Tampering with Evidence. Jaramillo surrendered to police the following day and is charged with Second-Degree Murder, Shooting at or from a Motor Vehicle, and Tampering with Evidence.
The investigation remains ongoing under the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau.
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