Tomas Rivas found guilty of first-degree murder in Young Park shooting

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Tomas Rivas was found guilty on three counts of first-degree murder on Monday, Feb. 16, in the 2025 Young Park shooting.

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Rivas is one of four people charged in the March 2025 shooting at Young Park that left three teenagers dead and injured several others during a car meet.

Rivas is facing three life sentences, and the state asked on Monday for Rivas to stay in custody until sentencing.

Aside from first-degree murder, the jury was also given the option to consider lesser charges, such as second-degree murder and voluntary manslaughter…

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