Nov. 19, 1999

 

 
Location: Deming, NM  
Suspect: Victor Cordova Jr., 12 years - Hispanic, male  
     
Victim(s):

1 killed

 
Weapon:

.22-caliber handgun

 
     
Summary:

Victor, dressed in camouflage, fired one shot into the lobby of Deming Middle School and hit Araceli Tena, 13, in the back of the head.  She died the next day.

 
     
Disposition:

Pleaded guilty & was setenced to at least 2-years in juvenile prison. The sentence can be extended annualy until he turns 21.

On Tuesday, December 23, 2003, Victor is released from prison into the custody of his uncle.