FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Joshua Gutierrez, 21, of To’Hajilee appeared in federal court March 31 in Albuquerque for an initial appearance on a criminal complaint charging him with murder in Indian Country. 

According to the complaint, Gutierrez committed the offense March 29 in To’Hajilee on the Navajo Nation. Gutierrez allegedly shot the victim in the chest with a pistol. The victim later died from his injuries.

The FBI arrested Gutierrez at his home later in the day. He is in custody pending a detention hearing that was scheduled for April 2.

A complaint is only an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The FBI investigated this case with the assistance of the Navajo Nation Department of Public Safety. Assistant U.S. Attorney Allison Jaros is prosecuting the case.