Gallup police search for alleged shooting suspect

GALLUP, N.M. (KRQE) – Gallup Police are searching for a man who was allegedly involved in a shooting on Sunday.

Police responded to the intersection of Patton and Aztec Avenue and found the victim was shot in the leg.

Gallup Police Detectives identified German Giovanni Martinez as the shooter. A warrant has been issued for his arrest on charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and other related offenses.

Police said Martinez is known to carry firearms and should be considered armed and dangerous. If you have any information about his location, contact the Metro Dispatch Center at 505-722-2002 or McKinley County Crime Stoppers at 877-722-6161.