A quiet Clovis neighborhood was shaken early Friday morning after a shooting inside a home left one young man dead and another injured. The incident, which unfolded just after midnight on January 2, 2026, has prompted an intensive investigation by the Clovis Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit as authorities work to determine exactly what happened.
According to the Clovis Police Department, dispatch received a 911 call at approximately 12:31 a.m. from a residence in the 2500 block of East 7th Street. The caller, a 20-year-old man, told dispatchers that he had been shot and that someone had broken into his home. He reported that he fired a gun during the incident and said he and a female were hiding inside a closet while waiting for help to arrive.
Clovis police officers and Emergency Medical Services responded quickly to the scene. The 20-year-old male caller was found suffering from a gunshot wound and was treated by first responders before being transported to Plains Regional Medical Center. Authorities have not released details about the extent of his injuries or his current condition.
Officers also located a second male inside the residence who had been shot. He was identified as Keilyn Parker, 20. Parker was transported to Plains Regional Medical Center for emergency treatment, but despite lifesaving efforts, he did not survive his injuries. He was pronounced dead at the hospital, police confirmed.
Due to the seriousness of the incident and the loss of life, the Clovis Police Department activated its Major Crimes Unit to handle the investigation. Detectives are working to piece together the sequence of events, including the reported break-in, how the shooting unfolded, and the relationship between those involved. At this time, police have not said whether the shooting will be ruled as self-defense or if criminal charges are expected.
Authorities are asking for the public’s help as they continue investigating. Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Clovis Police Department’s non-emergency line at 575-769-1921. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the department’s tip411 program or by calling Curry County Crime Stoppers at 575-763-7000.
Police have stated that there is no ongoing threat to the community. Still, the deadly shooting has left neighbors stunned and raised concerns about safety and violence in residential areas. As investigators continue their work, the Clovis community is left mourning the loss of a young life and waiting for answers about what led to the tragic events inside the East 7th Street home.
