A New Mexico man was arrested after allegedly shooting and killing his cousin during an argument over whose plate of green chile enchiladas was hotter.

Crossposted from https://slrpnk.net/post/42260633

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A New Mexico man was arrested after allegedly shooting and killing his cousin during an argument over whose plate of green chile enchiladas was hotter.

Ervin Joaquin Gutierrez, 22, was charged with an open count of murder in the Aug. 27 killing of 25-year-old Nathaniel Cavazos.

  • Zorque@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    12 days ago

    Did the victim have a gun? Was there a reason the perp didnt just walk away?

    I see a lot of “this is a good reason to shoot someone because they made me angry” and not a lot of “I feared for my life and killing someone was the only thing I could do to prevent it” in your list.

    • nocturne@slrpnk.netOPEnglish
      21·
      12 days ago

      Did the victim have a gun?

      Investigators noted that a handgun belonging to Cavazos was later recovered roughly 10 yards from his body, though witnesses stated he did not have it drawn during the shooting.

      Was there a reason the perp didnt just walk away?

      A witness, who identified himself as a cousin to both men, told investigators that the group had spent the afternoon drinking alcohol and cooking green chile enchiladas.

      Alcohol and machismo.

        • nocturne@slrpnk.netOPEnglish
          1·
          11 days ago

          The dispute escalated outside the apartment, leading to a physical fight in which Cavazos punched Gutierrez, leaving him bleeding, the witness reported.

          After the fistfight ended and Cavazos began walking away, Gutierrez allegedly drew a handgun and confronted him, shouting, “We’re family! We’re family! How could you do this to me?” before opening fire, according to the witness statement in the affidavit.