Joshua Gutierrez, Murder in Indian Country, New Mexico 2024

A 21-year-old man from the Navajo Nation has been charged with murder in Indian Country.

Joshua Gutierrez, 21, of To'Hajilee, New Mexico, appeared in federal court in Albuquerque on March 31 for an initial appearance on a criminal complaint charging him with murder in Indian Country.

According to the complaint, Gutierrez committed the offense on March 29, 2024 in To'Hajilee, New Mexico on the Navajo Nation. Gutierrez allegedly shot the victim in the chest with a pistol. The victim later died from his injuries. The FBI arrested Gutierrez at his home later in the day.

Gutierrez is currently in custody pending a detention hearing scheduled for April 2.

A complaint is only an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The FBI investigated this case with the assistance of the Navajo Nation Department of Public Safety. Assistant U.S. Attorney Allison Jaros is prosecuting the case.

Joshua Gutierrez, 21, of To'Hajilee, New Mexico, is currently in custody, awaiting a detention hearing scheduled for April 2, 2024.

A complaint is only an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-nm/pr/man-navajo-nation-charged-murder-indian-country