APD charges man for murder of 19-year-old over ATV, woman charged with kidnapping

ALBUQUERQUE – APD homicide detectives charged two people in connection to the Aug. 24, 2024, murder of 19-year-old Christian Aragon during a dispute over an ATV.

Guillermo Muñoz Delgado, 29, is accused of fatally shooting Aragon while Muñoz Delgado fought with one of Aragon’s friends in the area of 1013 Florida St., S.E. Muñoz Delgado, who was already in custody on drug trafficking charges, is charged with an open count of murder with a firearm enhancement, three charges of kidnapping, three charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and tampering with evidence.

Today, detectives also charged Trinasha McDaniel, 34 for kidnapping and tampering with evidence.

Witnesses told detectives the dispute started early the morning of Aug. 24 when Aragon and his friends were at a smoke shop at 118 San Pedro Dr. S.E., just off Central Ave. After purchasing items inside the smoke shop, the group of teens was hanging out and noticed McDaniel arrive with an ATV. Aragon expressed interest in buying the ATV and wanted to take it for a test drive.

McDaniel and an acquaintance argued over whether she should sell the ATV. Aragon and one of his friends helped start the ATV, and Aragon took it for a ride. When Aragon did not return with the ATV, the woman and some of her friends became agitated and said they thought the teens were trying to steal the ATV.

A man known as “Gucci,” later identified as Muñoz Delgado, produced a silver revolver and pointed at two of Aragon’s friends. He forced them into their vehicle and ordered them to take them to the location where Aragon said the ATV broke down.

When the group arrived at Florida St. near Ross Ave., they saw Aragon waving at them with a flashlight. As individuals exited the vehicle, they started arguing. Muñoz Delgado produced a revolver and one of Aragon’s friends started to fight with him over the gun. Muñoz Delgado allegedly fired one round, striking Aragon. Aragon was also armed with a handgun and fired several rounds, striking Muñoz Delgado.

After the exchange of gunfire, Aragon’s friend chased Muñoz Delgado through the neighborhood. Aragon suffered a fatal wound. He was transported to the hospital where he died.

McDaniel was observed on surveillance video picking up Aragon’s handgun and fleeing from the scene through several yards.

Homicide detectives identified Muñoz Delgado as the suspect and secured an arrest warrant on Sept. 7, 2024. He is currently at the Metro Detention Center.

McDaniel is wanted by police for her charges in connection to the murder.

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