Clovis juvenile and mother arrested in shooting
Media Release, Clovis Police Department
Clovis, NM – On June 15, 2026, at approximately 3:22 a.m., officers responded to Plains Regional Medical Center regarding a gunshot victim.
The victim, a 19-year-old female, sustained injuries consistent with a bullet grazing the left side of her head and striking her left thumb. Detectives determined the incident occurred during a domestic dispute involving her 17-year-old boyfriend.
According to the investigation, the argument became physical before the juvenile suspect allegedly retrieved a handgun, threatened to kill the victim, and fired a single round that caused her injuries. The victim further reported being threatened if she reported the incident to law enforcement.
The suspect and his mother, Ruby Outlaw, 38, were located and detained. A search warrant was executed at the residence; however, the firearm has not yet been recovered.
The 17-year-old male was arrested and transported to the Juvenile Detention Center in Lovington. He is charged with Aggravated Battery on a Household Member, Intimidation of a Witness, and False Imprisonment.
Ruby Outlaw was arrested and charged with Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor and Tampering with Evidence. She was transported to the Curry County Adult Detention Center.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Clovis Police Department at 575-769-1921. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through Tip411 or Curry County Crime Stoppers at 575-763-7000.
