Several people were shot at a Memorial Day biker rally in New Mexico as gunfire erupts and more than 20 motorcycles are seen after ambulances at the hospital
- Several people were rushed to hospital after gunfire erupted at a biker rally in New Mexico
- Unofficial reports estimate that up to 10 people have been hospitalized and possibly one death – the official number of casualties is unknown
- The cause of the shooting is unknown and New Mexico State Police are at the scene
Several people have been rushed to hospital after gunfire erupted during a bike rally in New Mexico.
The Memorial Day rally in Red River, the city’s 41st annual rally, turned violent on Saturday when gunshots rang out at the crowded event.
The number of victims is unknown at this time, but unofficial reports estimate that up to 10 could be hospitalized and possibly one dead. At least 25 motorbikes were seen after ambulances heading to Holy Cross Medical Center
“Be advised, there is another shootout going on – a rolling shootout – between Banditos [Motorcycle Club] and someone else,” an officer reported around 6 p.m., according to Taos News.
“They are closing the Red River,” said another officer on the police scanner, according to the local report.
The scene is still active, according to New Mexico State Police.
Several people have been rushed to hospital after gunfire erupted at a motorcycle rally in New Mexico. Unofficial reports estimate that up to 10 people have been hospitalized and possibly one death – the official number of casualties is unknown
It was originally reported by the Albuquerque Journal that the shooting took place at the Motherlode Saloon in Red River, but the bar took to Facebook to deny it, confirming that the serious incident did not happen there.
More than 25,000 bikers were expected in town for the rally this weekend.
