Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) – A Las Cruces jury found 16-year old Josiah Ontiveros guilty of three counts of first-degree murder in connection with the 2025 Young Park shooting. He was also found guilty of the charge of depraved mind, which means he committed the murders of three men without regard for human life.
He was found not guilty of the charge of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder.
Prosecutors argue Ontiveros played a direct role in the violence, while the defense has centered on claims of self-defense.
The Young Park In March of 2025 shooting resulted in the deaths of Dominick Estrada, Andrew Madrid, and Jason Gomez, and injured at least 14 others.
Ontiveros is the third defendant to stand trial in the case. Two co-defendants have already been convicted on multiple counts of first-degree murder, while another suspect is expected to face trial in July.
