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18-Year-Old Las Cruces Resident Faces Multiple Assault Charges

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Michael Vargas, an 18-year-old from Las Cruces, has been charged with several offenses following an incident on December 28, 2025. The altercation involved three victims who were visiting a friend when Vargas allegedly fired a handgun into the air and assaulted two of them with the weapon. One victim sustained a contusion to his temple, while another required eight staples for a head wound. Vargas faces charges including aggravated assault and unlawful possession of a handgun. The police discovered the firearm and a matching shell casing during their investigation, but a motive for the attack remains unclear.

Key Details: • Incident occurred on December 28, 2025. • Victims were riding ATVs and approached Vargas's residence. • First victim sustained a contusion; second victim received eight staples. • Vargas is charged with multiple counts including aggravated assault. • Police found the handgun and shell casing at the scene.

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