Two women were found dead and a 5-year-old girl critically injured at a park near Clovis, New Mexico, authorities said Sunday, as the FBI vowed to bring justice following what it called "horrific acts." Meanwhile, police said they are searching for an abducted 10-month-old girl, who is the daughter of one of the victims. No suspect has been identified yet in the case.
Police have identified the dead women as Samantha Cisneros and Taryn Allen, both 23 years old and from Texico, New Mexico. They said at least one of the women was fatally shot. The 5-year-old girl was critically injured with a gunshot wound.
New Mexico State Police issued an Amber Alert late Friday for the infant, identified as Eleia Maria Torres. Authorities said she is 28 inches tall, and weighs 23 pounds. She has brown eyes and brown hair.
Cisneros was the mother of both children and the fathers of the girls were cooperating with investigators and not believed to be suspects, according to police.
The women were found at a city park about 5 miles north of Clovis with their purses and belongings near the bodies, state police said.
An investigation at the scene revealed an infant car seat, a stroller, and a small baby bottle, prompting immediate search efforts for the missing infant, as stated by law enforcement officials.
Additionally, a silver Dodge minivan registered to one of the women involved was discovered at the location. The suspect, as per the Amber Alert, was believed to be driving a maroon Honda, although the specific model remains unknown.
The FBI and local Clovis authorities are urging the community to provide any information or leads they may have regarding the case. FBI Special Agent Raul Bujanda emphasized that no detail is insignificant in the investigation process, as reported by CBS affiliate KLBK-TV.
Agent Bujanda assured that the FBI will continue to support the Clovis authorities until the responsible parties for the tragic events are identified. Clovis, situated in eastern New Mexico near the Texas border, is the backdrop for this ongoing investigation.
