Clovis, New Mexico — A 17‑year‑old girl who was critically wounded in a late‑night shooting in Clovis has died, deepening the grief of families and shaking this small city. Massahea Wesley was rushed to a hospital in the Lubbock, Texas area after being shot near Grand and Calhoun streets just after midnight on March 22. She fought for her life for nearly two weeks before passing away on April 3. The shooting had already claimed the life of 21‑year‑old Lyrasha Haskins at the scene.
That night started with multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots and people down in the street. Police and emergency crews arrived to chaos and confusion as injured people were scattered near a party environment. Haskins was pronounced dead on the spot, and Wesley was critically injured among several others who were taken to Plains Regional Medical Center. �
For the victims’ families and friends, Wesley’s death brings fresh heartbreak. She was known in her community as a quiet kid with big dreams, and those who knew her speak of a life cut far too short. Residents have described struggling to come to terms with the loss of two young women in what was supposed to be an ordinary Saturday night.
Investigators quickly focused on two teenagers, identifying 19‑year‑old Kaleb Josue Moreno Ponce and 18‑year‑old Enrique Padilla as suspects. Both were arrested in the days following the shooting and charged with the murder of Haskins. With Wesley’s passing, prosecutors will pursue additional murder charges against them.
Police have not released all details of what prompted the gunfire, but friends and witnesses say this was not random violence. Some described tensions among people at or near the party, and that hostilities may have played a role, though authorities are still piecing together what led to the tragedy.
Community leaders and law enforcement have urged anyone with information to come forward. They emphasize that clues from the public could be vital in fully understanding how things escalated so quickly and tragically that night.
Families of the victims are planning memorials and gatherings in the coming days, hoping to remember their loved ones and offer support to one another. The city remains on edge as residents grapple with the loss of two young lives in an incident that has drawn attention far beyond this quiet New Mexico town
