Preliminary investigation indicates the individuals involved were known to one another, and this incident does not appear to be a random act of violence.
From Farmington Police
Update: Friday, September 12, 2025
The Farmington Police Department has identified the two individuals who died following the August 31 shooting as Lamar White (15) and Jesse Hensley (19). Detectives learned that a group had gathered in the area when an altercation occurred. During the incident, White produced a firearm and shot Hensley, who was unarmed. Another individual then shot White. A third victim was also injured but sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
No arrests have been made at this time. This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Detective Division Tipline at (505) 599-1068.
Sunday, August 31, 2025
Farmington, NM- On August 31 at approximately 1:54 a.m., Farmington Police officers were dispatched to a report of a shooting near the intersection of East Murray Drive and Camina Entrada. Upon arrival, officers located three individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. All three were transported to San Juan Regional Medical Center, where two of the victims were later pronounced deceased.
Preliminary investigation indicates the individuals involved were known to one another, and this incident does not appear to be a random act of violence.
Farmington Police detectives are actively investigating the case. More information will be released as it becomes available. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Detective Division Tipline at (505) 599-1068.
The need for the route was identified in the Statewide Public Transportation Plan and will run between Albuquerque, Farmington, Bernalillo, Cuba and into Durango, CO.
The new service line will run five days a week, with one round trip each day, providing access to Navajo Transit and Red Apple Transit in Farmington.
Durango Police say that both victims from Monday night's shooting, Shelby Campbell (32) and Emma Sims (32), have passed away from their injuries. The suspect, Bradley Campbell (32), remains on life support with a gunshot wound to the head. Durango Police Detectives continue to investigate this incident, but there is no indication that anyone else was involved.
Bystanders immediately called 911, prompting an emergency response from the Durango Police Department, La Plata County Sheriff's Office, and Durango Fire & Rescue. First Responders arrived within minutes and began life-saving measures on both individuals. Both were transported to Mercy Hospital, where they later succumbed to their injuries.
The driver of the red Toyota Supra, 22-year-old Kalynn Kenworthy, was charged with racing on highways. Kenworthy has an extensive history of traffic violations, including citations for racing in August 2025 and in 2023, as well as more than seven speeding citations within the past four years, each averaging more than 15 mph over the posted speed limit. Additional charges are pending against the driver of the white passenger car.
According to court documents, from approximately January 2018 to November 2020, Benally, 48, and his co-conspirators established over 30 farms, covering more than 400 acres, on land obtained from Navajo Nation members. To fund this illegal enterprise, Benally and a co-conspirator traveled to California and created front companies to solicit Chinese investors. These investors were charged cash fees ranging from $20,000 to $50,000 for counterfeit cannabis cultivation licenses.
It was discovered that several individuals had been injured. A juvenile sustained a graze wound, a 16-year-old was shot in the leg, and an 18-year-old was shot in the chest and transported to Albuquerque in critical condition. The vehicle involved in the crash is connected to the shooter. At this time, the shooter has been identified as an 18-year-old male.
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