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Person of Interest sought in mobile home park shooting

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Gallup Police are looking for a 38-year-old Gallup man for questioning following a shooting Oct. 24 at Red Hill Mobile Home Park at 700 Rimrock Dr.

On the evening of Oct. 24 around 7:50 pm, shots were heard and reported from the mobile home park.

When officers arrived, they found one man dead and another injured by gunshots.

The man who died was identified as Eli William Yazzie, 41, of Sanders, Ariz.

Police are now seeking Melford John,  38, of Gallup as a Person of Interest. John is about 5’9” in height and weighs approximately 212 pounds. He has tattoos on his face, head and chest.

Information on his location can be called in to Metro Dispatch at (505) 722-2002 or the McKinley County Crime Stoppers at (877) 722-6161.  Reference Case # 21-43294. Crime Stoppers may pay a reward up to $1,000 for information leading to his apprehension.  Callers can remain anonymous.

DO NOT APPROACH OR ATTEMPT TO APPREHEND MELFORD JOHN.  HE MAY BE ARMED AND DANGEROUS.