Public assistance needed in Hobbs shooting investigation [Video]

The two are wanted by the Hobbs Police Department so they can be questioned about a shooting that took place on Nov. 17.

HOBBS, N.M. — The public is needed to help identify two individuals who are wanted for questioning in relation to a shooting that took place in Hobbs on Nov. 17, according to a Hobbs Police Department (HPD) Facebook post on Tuesday.

Currently, 33-year-old Devarian Gibson is in custody for the shooting that left two people injured. He has been charged with aggravated battery, a third-degree felony, and shooting at or from a motor vehicle, a second-degree felony.

The first response to this incident happened at approximately at 3:24 a.m. on Nov. 17.

One shooting took place in the area of Marland Blvd and Leech St., where officers found 22-year-old Isaiah Chavez-Wright of Hobbs suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

Then, officers got another call about a person suffering from “possible injuries.” Additional officers responded to the …

Tags Brand Management, Community Relations, Content Marketing