Teenager Accidentally Shoots Himself at Las Acequias Park, Police Investigating
Santa Fe police are investigating an incident where a 17-year-old male accidentally shot himself in a vehicle at Las Acequias Park. The juvenile was taken to Presbyterian Hospital for treatment.
Albuquerque Santa Fe, NM, October 31, 2026 — A juvenile male sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound while inside a vehicle at Las Acequias Park, prompting an investigation by the Santa Fe Police Department. The incident involved a 17-year-old, whose name has not been released.
Authorities were alerted to the situation at the park, a public recreational area. The 17-year-old was reportedly in a vehicle when the accidental shooting occurred. Details surrounding the exact circumstances of how the firearm discharged were not immediately available.
Emergency services responded to the scene. The injured teenager was transported to Presbyterian Hospital for medical treatment. The severity of his injuries was not disclosed.
The Santa Fe Police Department has stated that they are actively investigating the incident. Further information will be released as it becomes available. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The permit status was not provided. The inspection outcomes were not provided. The code violations were not provided. Any “what happened next” beyond the initial treatment is not available.
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