Man sentenced for shooting, killing teen in Clovis

Man sentenced for shooting, killing teen in Clovis

CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – A 45-year-old man from Clovis was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder of a 16-year-old.

Clovis Police Department responded to 1100 Sycamore for a shots fired call on Aug. 14, 2022. Officers found the 16-year-old dead with a gunshot wound.


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A witness said he and his 11-month-old son were at their home hanging out with the 16-year-old when they heard knocks at the door. The witness opened the door, and Jimmy Whitlock and another male rushed in and began to attack the witness. The 16-year-old tried to help the witness and was shot by Whitlock, according to the Ninth Judicial District Attorney’s Office.

Whitlock, 45, will be released on parole after completing his sentence.

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