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United States of America v. Mario Israel Barraza.
Date: 04-10-2025
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Court: The United States District Court for the District of New Mexico
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Albuquerque
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Church Rock Man Faces Federal Charges for Shooting Two Navajo-Nation Members
An 18-year-old Gallup man is facing federal charges following a shooting that left one Navajo-Nation member dead and another seriously injured.
According to court records, in the early morning hours of April 6, 2025, a shooting occurred at a Church Rock, New Mexico residence. A resident of the home awoke to gunshots and, along with a second resident, entered 16-year-old Jane Doe's bedroom, where the residents discovered 18-year-old John Doe deceased on the floor, Jane Doe suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, and the suspect, Mario Israel Barraza.
Barraza—identified by both residents as Jane Doe's former boyfriend—fled the scene immediately after the shooting. Investigators found evidence of forced entry through Jane Doe's bedroom window, shell casings inside and outside the bedroom, and spent rounds resembling a bullet later extracted from Jane Doe during surgery. Security footage corroborated witness accounts of Barraza fleeing the scene, while Jane Doe confirmed she heard Barraza and John Doe arguing prior to the shooting and that he had a history of entering her bedroom through her window.
Jane and John Doe are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation. Barraza is not an enrolled member of any federally recognized Tribe.
Barraza stands charged with murder and assault with a dangerous weapon. He will remain in custody pending trial, which has not been set. If convicted of the current charges, Barraza faces up to life in prison.
Acting U.S. Attorney Holland S. Kastrin and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Albuquerque Field Office, made the announcement today.
The Gallup Resident Agency of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case with assistance from the Ramah-Navajo Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Zachary C. Jones is prosecuting the case.
Albuquerque, New Mexico criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Shooting Two Navajo-Nation Members
Church Rock Man Faces Federal Charges for Shooting Two Navajo-Nation Members
An 18-year-old Gallup man is facing federal charges following a shooting that left one Navajo-Nation member dead and another seriously injured.
According to court records, in the early morning hours of April 6, 2025, a shooting occurred at a Church Rock, New Mexico residence. A resident of the home awoke to gunshots and, along with a second resident, entered 16-year-old Jane Doe's bedroom, where the residents discovered 18-year-old John Doe deceased on the floor, Jane Doe suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, and the suspect, Mario Israel Barraza.
Barraza—identified by both residents as Jane Doe's former boyfriend—fled the scene immediately after the shooting. Investigators found evidence of forced entry through Jane Doe's bedroom window, shell casings inside and outside the bedroom, and spent rounds resembling a bullet later extracted from Jane Doe during surgery. Security footage corroborated witness accounts of Barraza fleeing the scene, while Jane Doe confirmed she heard Barraza and John Doe arguing prior to the shooting and that he had a history of entering her bedroom through her window.
Jane and John Doe are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation. Barraza is not an enrolled member of any federally recognized Tribe.
Barraza stands charged with murder and assault with a dangerous weapon. He will remain in custody pending trial, which has not been set. If convicted of the current charges, Barraza faces up to life in prison.
Acting U.S. Attorney Holland S. Kastrin and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Albuquerque Field Office, made the announcement today.
The Gallup Resident Agency of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case with assistance from the Ramah-Navajo Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Zachary C. Jones is prosecuting the case.
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What was the outcome of United States of America v. Mario Israel Barraza.?
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Which court heard United States of America v. Mario Israel Barraza.?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the District of New Mexico, NM.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Mario Israel Barraza.?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Albuquerque. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Albuquerque, New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Mario Israel Barraza. decided?
This case was decided on April 10, 2025.