Man Charged with First-Degree Murder After Cousin Killed Over Spicy Enchiladas
A 22-year-old man was arrested for allegedly shooting his 25-year-old cousin dead during a dispute about the heat of enchiladas at an Albuquerque apartment complex.
Authorities have taken Ervin Gutierrez, 22, into custody after he allegedly shot his cousin, Nathaniel Cavazos, 25, multiple times. The incident unfolded on Friday night inside the Copper Hills apartments in Albuquerque while the men were drinking and debating the heat level of the green chile in their enchiladas. Witnesses reported that Gutierrez produced a handgun and opened fire, striking Cavazos several times. Emergency responders arrived, but Cavazos was declared dead at the location. Gutierrez has been charged with first-degree murder and is awaiting further legal proceedings.
Why it matters
The case highlights how a trivial dispute can quickly turn deadly, raising concerns about gun access and domestic violence.
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