On November 7, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Alexis Hernandez, a local man, was arrested and charged with two counts of murder following the fatal shooting of two men at a residence in the southwest part of the city. The incident, which occurred at a home on Entrada Bonita SW, has drawn attention to the complex intersection of severe mental illness and public safety.
Story Highlights
- Suspect Alexis Hernandez was charged with two counts of murder.
- Hernandez allegedly shot two men, Hector Rios and Yorces.
- The shooting occurred at a residence in southwest Albuquerque.
- The incident took place on November 7, 2025.
- Hernandez confessed to police, claiming he acted under an “encrypted message” from a cockroach.
- Two children were present during the shooting, but authorities safely removed them from the scene.
Police Report Details and Suspect’s Allegations
Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to reports of gunfire at the residence and found the two deceased victims along with three adults and two unharmed children. Hernandez remained at the scene and immediately confessed to the shootings.
According to police reports, Hernandez claimed that he had developed severe paranoid delusions, including the belief that he was being stalked by victim Hector Rios, that cameras were hidden in lights, and that voices were emanating from vents. Investigators’ statements indicate that the situation escalated when the victims allegedly took Hernandez to a back room, at which point he shot both men, stating it was done out of fear for his life. His statements detailing auditory hallucinations and delusional thinking are part of the evidence gathered by investigators.
New Mexico man allegedly shot two people dead after receiving ‘encrypted message’ to kill in a cockroach https://t.co/DH2Al7Zgz7 pic.twitter.com/WfhbnEaJKg
— New York Post (@nypost) November 10, 2025
Public Safety and Mental Health Concerns
The case has initiated discussion regarding mental health infrastructure and public safety protocols. Law enforcement records indicate that Hernandez exhibited symptoms—including auditory hallucinations, paranoid delusions, and his account of receiving instructions from an insect—which are indicators of severe mental illness.
The presence of children during the incident also highlights concerns about the potential risk to innocent individuals when severe mental health crises are not identified and treated. Deputies ensured the children were safely removed from the scene.
Discussions are anticipated regarding the implementation of mental health screening protocols, particularly concerning access to firearms for individuals experiencing active psychotic episodes. Advocates for public safety and Second Amendment rights agree that preventing firearms access for individuals in a state of active psychosis serves to protect community welfare while also preserving due process rights for law-abiding citizens facing temporary mental health challenges.
Watch the report: Alexis Hernandez reportedly received an encrypted message in a cockroach before killing two men
Sources:
BCSO investigates double homicide in SW Albuquerque
Suspect charged with double homicide told police cockroach gave him encrypted message to kill
