A man is accused of shooting his mother after a late night argument in which she said he was "acting crazy," New Mexico authorities say.

Kevin Marin, 20, has been charged with aggravated battery against a family member and attempting to commit a felony of second-degree murder, Doña Ana County court records show.

The shooting occurred during the early hours on Monday morning.

The suspect and his mother are said to have been at their home near Santa Teresa Elementary in Santa Teresa — which borders Texas and is located just northwest of El Paso and the U.S.-Mexico border.

Love true crime? Sign up for our newsletter, The Law&Crime Docket, to get the latest real-life crime stories delivered right to your inbox.

Marin's brother was also at the residence, and he reported hearing Marin screa

See Full Page