Zyeir Williams taken into custody by Santa Fe Police, awaits extradition
Media Release, Clovis Police Department
Clovis, NM – On June 20, 2026, at approximately 12:37 a.m., Clovis Police Department Dispatch received an emergency telephone call regarding a male subject who had been shot. Officers and Emergency Medical Services responded to the 1100 block of Main Street, locating a 22-year-old male in the roadway who had sustained a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Plains Regional Medical Center by ambulance, ultimately succumbing to his injuries. The deceased has been identified as Eleno Cristobal Vicente Gallegos of Clovis, New Mexico.
The Major Crimes Unit was activated to investigate this homicide. Tony Hamilton-Evans was taken into custody without incident at the Clovis Police Department.
On June 24rd, information was developed regarding Zyeir Williams, who was wanted for Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon against the victim Eleno Gallegos moments before the homicide, was in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This information was shared with the Santa Fe Police Department. Zyeir Williams was located and taken into custody by Santa Fe Police and is awaiting extradition.
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.
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