One injured, one in custody after shooting

A man was taken into custody after being accused of shooting another man with a shotgun after an altercation Saturday night in a south Tucumcari neighborhood.

According to Tucumcari Police Chief David Lathrom, two neighbors in the 1100 block of South Second Street became involved in an altercation in the front yard and street about 8 p.m. One man went back into his home, came back outside and discharged a shotgun in the other man’s direction.

Several people who live in the neighborhood said they heard two shots.

Lathrom said one suspect was taken into custody. He said no other suspects are being sought.

The victim, who could be heard yelling and moaning in pain a half-block away, was taken by ambulance to Trigg Memorial Hospital for treatment.

The chief said other details about the shooting remained murky. He said he hoped officers' forthcoming interview with the victim at the hospital would clarify the situation.

We’ll have more in the next edition of the Quay County Sun.