EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Police arrested two people and confiscated several guns following a shooting in South Central El Paso involving two teenage victims.
According to the El Paso Police Department, Deven Barrios, 19, and Martin Guadalupe Rodriguez, 17, were arrested in connection with a shooting that happened on Tuesday at the 100 block of S. Eucalyptus Street, near Bowie High School.
Suspects Deven Barrios (left) and Martin Rodriguez (right). Credit: EPPD
Police said they received 911 calls regarding a shooting, and when officers arrived, they spoke with a 16-year-old and a 15-year-old who reportedly said they were sitting inside a vehicle when the shooters approached them and opened fire.
Police did not specify if anyone suffered any injuries.
After an investigation done by EPPD’s Gang Unit, Barrios and Rodriguez were identified as suspects, arrested and taken to the El Paso County Downtown jail on Thursday.
During the arrest, police reported that officers had seized several handguns, rifles and bullets.
Guns and bullets seized during arrest of Deven Barrios and Martin Rodriguez. Sept. 10, 2026. Credit: EPPD
According to jail records, Barrios was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and his bond was set at $10,000, while Rodriguez was charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, resisting arrest, search or transport and evading arrest or detention and his bond was set at $202,000.
Police said the shooting continues to be under investigation.
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KFOX14/CBS4 reported the shooting as breaking news on Tuesday.
At the time, no information was available regarding what had transpired.
El Paso Police respond to unknown situation in South Central El Paso early Tuesday (Credit:KFOX14/CBS4)
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