AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AT RED SANDS – Nov 24, 2023

EL PASO, TX – On November 24, 2023, at approximately 9:00 pm., El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the Red Sands Area in far east El Paso, 1600 Montana Ave., El Paso County, TX., in reference to shots fired. Upon arrival, it was discovered that one 18-year-old male had been shot and was being transported to a local area hospital. On November 24, 2023, at approximately 10:45 pm. 18-year-old Mauricio Ellas had succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. There were two additional gunshot victims, both 18 years of age, who were transported to local medical facilities with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Sheriff’s Office requests anyone with any information regarding this incident to contact the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office at 915 832 4408.