When the police arrived at the scene in Clovis, New Mexico in the USA, on Friday afternoon, they encountered a gruesome sight. And it got even worse when they investigated a silver Dodge minivan.
At 16:26 local time, the police were notified that two women had been found dead in the eastern part of the state, according to ABC News.
Outside the car lay two young women. Both apparently killed with gunshot wounds.
Inside the car, the police found a badly injured five-year-old girl. She quickly received life-saving first aid and was taken to hospital.
New details: Shot in the head
Disappeared without a trace
However, there was one detail that caused a stir.
In the car they found a car seat, a pram and a small pacifier, but no baby.
The slain women were identified as Taryn Allen and Samantha Cisneros, both 23 years old.
Cisneros was the mother of the injured five-year-old. Her ten-month-old little sister, Eleia Maria Torres, had disappeared without a trace.
– It is with a heavy heart that I stand before you today to tell about the tragic event that took place, said Deputy Chief of Police at Clovis Police, Trevor Thron, during a press conference.
An ‘Amber Alert’, a missing child notification system, was issued. The alarm system is used when a child is missing or presumed abducted, and the police fear for the child’s life or health.
The police suspect that the perpetrator or perpetrators behind the shooting incidents – are also behind the abduction of little Eleia.
The five-year-old girl is said to have been shot in the face.
– Our hearts are with the victim and her family at this incredibly difficult time. We sincerely hope she makes a speedy and complete recovery, Thron said of the five-year-old girl, who was still hospitalized on Sunday.
– I couldn’t protect her
Asking for help
According to The Eastern New Mexico News, police have questioned the father of the kidnapped infant, but he is not a suspect in the case.
The father is said to have been shocked by what has happened, the police say.
It is still unclear who is behind the crimes and what the motive is.
The police suspect that the perpetrator or perpetrators may have driven a maroon Honda, as parts from such a car were found at the scene.
At the same time, they are asking the public for help with information that could lead the police to the missing girl.
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