Mayor Eric Enriquez City of Las Cruces | City of Las Cruces
Mayor Eric Enriquez City of Las Cruces | City of Las Cruces
The Las Cruces Police Department has issued a warning to residents about fraudulent GoFundMe accounts exploiting the recent tragedy at Young Park. The police have identified several fake crowdfunding campaigns that emerged following the mass shooting on Friday. They urge potential donors to thoroughly verify the legitimacy of any crowdfunding sources before making contributions.
Individuals who encounter suspicious crowdfunding activities are encouraged to report them through the respective platform's reporting mechanisms.
In response to the incident, the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico has launched a legitimate fundraising effort called the Las Cruces Crisis Action Fund. Information about this initiative is available online for those interested in providing support to victims and their families.
The police department's caution comes amid various community announcements, including April being designated as Safe Digging Month and other local initiatives such as garden development programs and educational opportunities provided by city institutions.
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