Luther Lewis Gilbert dies in fatal Las Cruces suspicious death

Luther Lewis Gilbert dies in fatal Las Cruces suspicious death

Fatal Las Cruces suspicious death of Luther Lewis Gilbert – Obituary

Luther Lewis Gilbert, a 63-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was found dead Thursday afternoon near a bus stop on East Lohman Avenue, between Nacho Drive and Foothills Road.

Police and emergency responders discovered Gilbert with visible facial injuries and experiencing agonal breathing, a critical medical condition often associated with severe distress or the final moments of life.

Despite immediate lifesaving attempts by first responders, Gilbert was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have classified the case as suspicious and are asking the public for any information that may assist their investigation.

Those with knowledge about the incident are urged to contact the Las Cruces Police Department or the criminal investigations division at the numbers provided. The investigation remains ongoing as police work to determine the circumstances surrounding Gilbert’s death.