FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PORTALES POLICE DEPARTMENT
Date: October 25, 2026
Subject: Homicide Investigation – 600 Block of South Avenue B
PORTALES, NM — On Saturday, October 24, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m., officers from the Portales Police Department responded to a call regarding a shooting victim in the 600 block of South Avenue B.
Upon arrival, officers located a 46-year-old male, identified as Jesus Ornelas. Officers immediately initiated life-saving measures on the scene. Upon the arrival of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), life-saving efforts were continued, and Mr. Ornelas was swiftly transported to Roosevelt General Hospital. Tragically, he later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
The 9th Judicial District Major Crimes Unit has been activated to investigate this incident. This is an active and ongoing investigation, and further updates will be released as more information becomes available.
The Portales Police Department is actively seeking the public’s assistance. If anyone has any information, surveillance video, or cell phone footage relating to this incident, we ask that you please contact the Portales Police Department Investigations Division immediately.
Contact Information:
Portales Police Department
Investigations Division
Christopher Williams
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