For Immediate Release
July 24, 2020
UDPATE: New Mexico State Police Investigate Shooting Near Storrie Lake
Las Vegas, NM – On July 6, 2020, around 11:44 p.m., New Mexico State Police Uniform officers responded to a shooting that occurred on State Road 518 milepost 4 near the entrance of Storrie Lake State Park. The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was called and took over the investigation.
Agents learned three victims with gunshot wounds were transported to the Alta Vista Regional Hospital in Las Vegas. The victims were identified as two 16-year-old juvenile females and a 15-year-old juvenile male.
One of the female victims, identified as Adelina Tafoya of Las Vegas died from her injuries. The male victim and other female victim were treated for their injuries.
During a month-long extensive investigation, agents were able to identify two male suspects involved in the shooting through interviews, video surveillance, and search warrants. Agents identified Roger A. Tait-Gomez (28) of Las Vegas, NM and Nico Beralla (30) of Las Vegas, NM.
Open Count of Murder in the 1st Degree
Conspiracy to Commit First Degree Murder
Shooting At or From a Motor Vehicle (Great Bodily Harm)
Aggravated Battery (Deadly Weapon) (2 counts)
Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Battery (Deadly Weapon)
Aggravated Assault (Deadly Weapon) (3 Counts)
Possession of a Firearm or Destructive Device by a Felon
Open Count of Murder in the 1st Degree
Conspiracy to Commit First Degree Murder
Shooting At or From a Motor Vehicle (Great Bodily Harm)
Aggravated Battery (Deadly Weapon) (2 counts)
Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Battery (Deadly Weapon)
Aggravated Assault (Deadly Weapon) (3 Counts)
