A 22-year-old man, Ervin Gutierrez, is facing charges following the death of his cousin, 25-year-old Nathaniel Cavazos, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. According to local law enforcement, the incident took place at an apartment where the two men had gathered for dinner.

Investigators state that a verbal altercation broke out between the two men regarding the heat of the enchiladas they were eating. The argument escalated, resulting in Gutierrez allegedly shooting Cavazos. Emergency responders were called to the scene, but Cavazos succumbed to his injuries. Gutierrez was subsequently taken into custody by police. Authorities are currently processing the scene and continuing their investigation into the specific circumstances that led to the escalation of the dispute. No further details regarding the legal proceedings or the specific charges filed against Gutierrez have been released at this time.