Unsolved Cougar Park Shooting: Man Wounded, Suspect Vehicles Identified

A family outing at Cougar Park, Socorro turned tragic this summer when a man was shot in a drive-by incident involving two vehicles. The unsolved shooting that occurred on June 20 is now being highlighted as Crime of the Week by Crime Stoppers of El Paso. Seeking information from the public, Crime Stoppers emphasizes the importance of swift action in bringing the perpetrators to justice.

The Incident at Cougar Park

On the fateful night of June 20, around 11:10 p.m., a man and his family were enjoying their time at Cougar Park, located at 10664 Socorro Road, when they were caught in the crossfire of a reckless confrontation between the occupants of two vehicles. According to reports, the park had a considerable number of visitors at the time, creating a chaotic scene as Socorro police responded to the shooting call.

Eyewitnesses recounted that the individuals in both vehicles were firing handguns, resulting in the man sustaining injuries during the altercation. The two vehicles involved were identified as a gray Dodge Charger and a maroon-colored Nissan sedan. Security camera footage captured images of the vehicles, which were last observed fleeing west toward El Paso, making their way beyond the park's vicinity.