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Weekend Murder Under Investigation

  The Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office is investigating the stabbing death of a 21-year-old Anthony man.  A 911 call was made at 11:18 p.m. Saturday that alerted authorities to the 1200 block of Church Street in Anthony. When sheriff's deputies arrived, they found the body of GilbertoWences, who reportedly suffered multiple stab wounds. 
 
Wences worked at the McDonald's in Anthony, TX - just across the state line - and lived in the 500 block of Waterfront. His family has been notified. According to investigators, Wences ended his work shift at 11 p.m. Saturday night and was reportedly walking home when an altercation took place. Information at the scene indicates Wences ran from his assailants and did try to fight back.  
 
Investigators are following leads. Anyone with any information is asked to call the Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office, (575) 386-4302 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be sent via an anonymous text message to CRIMES (274637), keyword TIPS. 
 
Calls to Crime Stoppers can be made 24 hours a day and you do not have to give your name to collect a reward.