Bernalillo County Gun Violence | New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence

On October 30, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico the APD homicide unit was investigating a shooting death on the 700 block of Coors near Fontana. https://bit.ly/3lXKQPE
On October 30, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police responded to a car crash on 14th and Marquette. They noticed the driver, 20-year-old Mateo Lopez had been shot and killed while driving. https://bit.ly/3ZbDwy3
On October 27, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 29-year-old Luis Ornelas-Robles was charged with multiple offenses following an accidental shooting that killed Guadalupe Sandoval. The incident took place on July 28, 2022. https://bit.ly/3XGQDXE
On October 27, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a person was found shot to death around 10 p.m. on Zuni near San Mateo. https://bit.ly/3WHgRbb
On October 24, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Tommy Trujillo (37) was arrested in the Northwest part of the city for allegedly stealing multiple vehicles and robbing several businesses at gunpoint, in addition to leading officers on several vehicular pursuits. https://bit.ly/3kFpDJq
On October 24, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police were called to the scene of a deadly shooting just after 5 p.m. on South Sky N.W. The victim’s father and witness of the crime, Gabriel Hernandez, told police that his sons were framing a house when someone attempted to steal their tools. The thief shot and killed the victim during a confrontation between the four men. https://bit.ly/3JhElAK
On October 22, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a person was shot and killed at the Albuquerque Rapid Transit bus complex at 100 Central Ave. S.W. Police discovered one deceased man and another who had sustained at least one gunshot wound on scene. The incident occurred around 11:45 p.m. https://bit.ly/3wCvm5u
On October 22, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police responded to a shooting on 1 st and S.W and Gold. A person with gunshot wounds was found dead at the scene. https://bit.ly/41mMnPt
On October 21, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a woman was left in critical condition in a domestic-violence related shooting. The incident occurred around 1:45 p.m. at the Walmart Neighborhood Market near San Mateo and I-40. An unidentified male suspect has been taken into custody. https://bit.ly/3kQD89m
On October 15, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Andres Armijo (28) and Richard Baca (17) were arrested after being discovered with five pistols, five rifles, 400 fentanyl pills, and $11,000 cash. https://bit.ly/3HuCeZ8
On October 11, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico a couple was the victim of a road rage incident when 27-year-old Walter Vernon pulled out a gun and pointed at the woman in the passenger seat as they were trying to merge onto Paseo Del Norte. Vernon drove away and the couple saw he had his three-year-old son. Vernon was arrested but Jude Britt Baca Mille released him. He has a history of domestic violence and battery arrests. https://bit.ly/3XVNsLd
On October 11, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Spirit Halloween store was robbed in broad daylight. Manager Jessie Orion said a couple walked in took merchandise and pointed a gun at her. https://bit.ly/3Sv5vqj
On October 6, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a carjacking led to a SWAT standoff and shootout between officers and at least one suspect. Daniel Rodriguez (28) and Jacob Cormier (33) were arrested in connection to the crime. https://bit.ly/3GRehJP
October 3, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police were involved in a fatal shooting near the Bosque Loop in Bernalillo around 7 p.m. A woman called police to inform them of a man, later identified as Gary Lee DeSanctis (51), armed with a rifle and roaming her property. There was a confrontation between DeSanctis and officers and the suspect was shot and killed while aiming at an officer. https://bit.ly/3Hhm1X7 follow up https://bit.ly/3Xjn3qV
On October 1, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico police were called to a shooting around 2 p.m. at Wyoming and Central. A victim was found shot to death on scene. https://bit.ly/3XGtBQt
On September 30, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jason Roper (43) was charged with child abuse and armed robbery in connection to the five armed robberies he is accused of committing with his 12-year-old nephew. The child’s mother identified the pair to police upon recognizing them in surveillance footage released following the most recent robbery of a Ross Dress for Less location, stating that Roper had been introducing her son to “bad things.” https://bit.ly/3GQhx8e
On September 30, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 14-year-old Izaiah Ruiz was arrested for the murder of Eddy Oritz. Ruiz and several other teens were involved in a series of armed carjackings, robberies, and drive-by shootings, one of which ended Ortiz’s life. According to reports, Ortiz was throwing a party at his home at the 600th block of Bataan S.W. near Bridge when one of Ruiz’s stray bullets entered the home, striking the young man in the head and killing him. https://bit.ly/3wadkaM
On September 29, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the body of a shooting victim was discovered just before 6 a.m. on Bataan SW, near Bridge and Coors. No other details were released. https://bit.ly/3CTFWIQ
On September 27, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man was shot and injured by police at an apartment complex on East Central following a drunken dispute concerning parking spots hours earlier. While details surrounding the incident have yet to be released, Police Chief Harold Medina touched on the disproportionately violent response to a minor event, stating “the combination of alcohol and firearms are very problematic for the residents of the city of Albuquerque…We really need to develop responsible gun ownership and it’s these little feuds that are leading up to major incidents…It’s disheartening to think that a dispute over parking resulted in the brandishing and discharging of a firearm and officers dispatched.” This marked the 14th time police have shot at someone this year with half of the incidents proving fatal. https://bit.ly/3iG3J8u
On September 25, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition following a shooting around 6:15 p.m. near Bataan and Coors SW. https://bit.ly/3XiR8a2
On September 22, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man was shot around 2 p.m. at a bus stop near Perry and Isleta SW. Witnesses informed police that the shooter took off in an old blue Chevy El Camino. The victim was transported to the hospital where he died of his injuries. https://bit.ly/3XjkyVD
On September 21, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Gabriel Garcia (47) was shot and injured by police after “throwing large stones” at law enforcement. The incident began around 3 a.m. The suspect was discovered attempting to break into a DK gas station on Candelaria and Carlisle. Garcia took off on foot before he was apprehended in front of a nearby elementary school. https://bit.ly/3ZJ4NZS
On September 20, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, just before 1:30 p.m., deputies were called to 201 Rio Bravo SW to address a “suspicious person in a vehicle.” The suspect rammed three deputy vehicles before fleeing toward Isleta and Camino Del Valle S.W. where he crashed into two other civilian vehicles, disabling his own. The report claims that he was shot after refusing to comply with police. https://bit.ly/3Haqsmd
On September 19, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a shooting near Old Town led to an arrest and one death. The incident occurred near 12th and Mountain around 4:15 p.m. where the victim was found and transported to the hospital. He later died due to his injuries. https://bit.ly/3IN4GGC
On September 18, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police responded to calls concerning gunshots near Trumbull and Dallas SE. A victim was found dead at the scene. https://bit.ly/3w60lXp
On September 10, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a person was found shot to death near West Central and Yucca. https://bit.ly/3Cj6Vxl
On September 9, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Derrik Bonner (29) and his girlfriend Maria Acosta (44) were arrested for the August 7th murder of Acosta’s ex-boyfriend, David Salazar (60).
On September 8, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man was arrested for shooting and injuring his father at the victim’s home at the 4300 block of Sheldon NE. Ernest A. Sena Jr. (38) has been charged with attempted murder for shooting Ernest A. Sena Sr (64), after the victim allegedly threatened him with a knife. https://bit.ly/3hDqqcF
On September 7, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 142 pounds of methamphetamine, an estimated 1 million fentanyl pills, and 24 firearms including machine guns, were seized at the home of a Sureños gang member on Atrisco Dr. The suspect, Jesse “Lobo” Young (40) admitted his possession of the contraband and waived his Miranda Rights. https://bit.ly/3W6GEtO
On September 2, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, John Paul Ballejos (30) was arrested for shooting and killing two people. The victims, Daniel Humphrey (31) and his aunt Sophie Tenorio (46) were found dead at an apartment complex on the west side. Law enforcement officials are investing Ballejos’s possible involvement in another double homicide involving the suspect’s uncle and uncle’s girlfriend earlier this summer. https://bit.ly/3PyaRzy
On August 31, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Del Norte High School, Nex+Gen Academy, and Governor Bent Elementary School all entered a shelter in place due to shots fired at or near the Del Norte campus. No one was shot and the incident is still under investigation. https://bit.ly/3fzN1WH
On August 31, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a local pizza shop owner was shot and killed by a robber while he and staff were closing up the shop. Rosario Zito (57) exchanged gunfire with a masked robber who had entered Giovanni’s Pizza. Unfortunately, his wounds proved fatal. Sylvan Alcachupas (27) has since been arrested and charged as the suspect. https://bit.ly/3U1gqbp
On August 29, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Joseph Gonzales (44) murdered 35-year-old Abner Antillon when he shot him in the back for speeding near Val Verde SW. https://bit.ly/3sWEMHi
On August 29, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man was found dead with “apparent gunshot wounds” at 5239 Na Pali NE. https://bit.ly/3Ul0rV5
On August 29, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Keshawn Thomas (27) was shot and killed by police officers at the Valero gas station on Coors and Quail NW. The confrontation began with the victim when officers approached him and suspected that he may be inebriated. https://bit.ly/3sXl1iU
On August 24, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man was found with life threatening gunshot wounds at the 3700 block of Bryn Mawr NE near Carlisle. https://bit.ly/3UovYWs
On August 22, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Melina Jones (21) was shot and killed in front of police officers as they were interfering with an unrelated physical dispute. Due to the size of the surrounding crowd they were unable to shoot at or pursue the suspect who fled on foot. https://bit.ly/3UiHTF6
On August 20, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man was left at the hospital just before 5 a.m. with a gunshot wound. He later died of his injuries. Police traced the shooting back to Louisiana and Indian School NE. https://bit.ly/3DC4c1I
On August 13, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, two women were injured and a man was killed during a shooting near Central and Dorado St SE. Angelica Aguilar (27) has since been charged with shooting and killing Jesus Martinez Jr (21), shooting one woman (22) in the abdomen, and the woman’s sister in the thigh. https://bit.ly/3U15VEF
On August 13, 2022 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, a man fleeing in a stolen vehicle shot at officers at a Rio Rancho Walmart on Unser SE. The arresting officers exchanged gunfire and the suspect was wounded. https://bit.ly/3DFMafg
On August 7, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, officers were called around 11p.m. to the scene of a shooting at apartments on Madeira Dr. near Zuni and San Mateo SE. They found a man who was pronounced dead upon arrival. He was identified as a resident and maintenance worker of the apartment complex. https://bit.ly/3UkGWvQ
As of August 4th, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, three Muslim men were shot and killed over the course of 9 months, all within a small radius. Investigators announced their belief the crimes were connected and likely committed by a single individual. It is possible that race and religion were a factor in the murders. https://bit.ly/3DDkrN7
On August 1, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 27-year-old Muhammad Afzaal Hussain was shot and killed just a block from his apartment near Coal and Cornell SE at approximately 9:20 p.m. Hussain was a student leader and known to be deeply and passionately involved with the community. His brother said of Hussain that he was, “all the time helping everyone.” The former Mayor of Española shared, “through the lens of city planning, Muhammad tried to find the answers of human fragility, loneliness, and eventually crime.” He will be deeply missed by the community and his loved ones. https://bit.ly/3SuVCr2
On July 27, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Adolfo Garcia (36) was arrested for what appeared to be a revenge shooting for the murder of his brother, Adam Garcia (36) in December of 2021.The prior incident occurred at a home near Atrisco and Cyprus Cr. SW was considered justified by investigators at the time. https://bit.ly/3eRd3UX
On July 26, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man was found shot to death around 10 p.m. on the 400 block of Rhode Island NE. https://bit.ly/3Sdm88d
On July 24, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a burglar was shot and killed after breaking into two homes near Comanche and Morningside NE. At approximately 8:30 a.m. the suspect entered the first home, took a pair of car keys and attempting auto theft. The homeowner prevented the theft. Then the suspect entered another residence a block away where he was shot and killed by the owner of the respective home. https://bit.ly/3yM3lKi
On July 21, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Timothy Carrera (35) was pulled over for speeding in a vehicle without a license plate. He was arrested for possession of a firearm by a felon and drug trafficking, after police discovered three pistols, two silencers (one stolen), a pistol-to-rifle conversion kit, cash, and illicit substances. https://bit.ly/3FhjziC
On July 21, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man suffering from a mental health crisis was shot and killed by police at the Core Vistas in the Seven Bar Ranch apartments near Coors and Alameda NW. The man had been assisted by a specialized mental health task force the day prior and was not considered a threat to himself or others. However, police at the scene of the shooting claim he assaulted and possibly shot his wife before aiming his gun at others. Of the 10 shootings involving police this year, the incident marked the sixth that proved fatal. Moreover, half of the instances were related to mental health crises. https://bit.ly/3T9wLdk
On July 19, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a domestic disturbance around 4:30 p.m at an apartment complex on Topke NE escalated into a shooting. It began when Micheal Anthony Koester (25) forcibly removed a teenage boy from his girlfriend’s apartment upon discovering him and several other teens nude in the home. The teen called his family to the scene, reportedly telling them to “bring their straps (guns)”. A fight ensued between Koester and the teens father Raul Gallegos (44), who was fatally shot and killed by Koester. https://bit.ly/3CKEokH
On July 18, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a woman was arrested for shooting at her neighbor after a dispute near Gold and Sycamore. The victim alleged that Valentina Martinez (37) shot at her after she “told her to stop” selling fentanyl out of her apartment. Martinez’s car was seized and she was arrested upon the discovery of several guns and thousands of fentanyl pills. https://bit.ly/3FhjziC
On July 18, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a fight broke into a shooting at an apartment complex at 6000 Topke NE. Police arrived on scene around 4:15 p.m. and discovered that the victim was already being transported to the hospital in another vehicle, which had been pulled over in a traffic stop. The victim succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. https://bit.ly/3s6YAXS
On July 18, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a homicide investigation was launched upon the discovery of a shooting victim near 12th and Candelaria at approximately 2 a.m. in the morning. https://bit.ly/3eeSJg9
On July 18, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Superintendent Scott Elder spoke at the Economic Forum of Albuquerque where he addressed the city’s business and community leaders. He stressed the persistent issue of gun violence and the presence of firearms among youth and within educational buildings. APS Chief of Police Steve Gallegos shared that across Albuquerque’s 13 public high schools, 10 guns were confiscated over this past academic year. Moreover, two teenagers (Bennie Hargrove, 13, and Andrew Burson, 16) both lost their lives to firearms on or near school campuses. Elder voiced his fears that the issue will only worsen, stating, “This was an incredibly difficult year…The reality of what’s going on is in the community. This is not a school problem. We’re not handing them guns.” The obvious concern for community members, staff, and parents, is the tragic reality of gun violence against and among students. The superintendent informed the public that the school will be upgrading security protocols in addition to training staff in an ALICE School Safety Program. https://bit.ly/3MjwVw6
On July 17, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police responded to a shooting around 10:30 p.m. near Dartmouth and Coal SE. A man and woman who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds were found in their vehicle, along with an unharmed 4-year-old. The man was treated for non life-threatening injuries. He alleged they had been shot near Isleta and Bridge SW. The female victim, Leslie Bolagh (21) died at the hospital. https://bit.ly/3CwwWsg Izaiah Bolagh (21), the husband of the victim and father of the child was arrested on July 27 in connection to the incident. https://bit.ly/3MDbxCt
On July 12, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, within only half an hour and two miles of distance, two women were shot and killed in separate incidents. The first occurred around 9:45 p.m. near Bell and San Pablo SE where officers responding to reports of a shooting. They discovered the body of a woman who had succumbed to a gunshot wound. The second call came in at 10:05 p.m. where a woman was seen slumped over the steering wheel of her vehicle near Grand and San Mateo SE. Upon further inspection, it was discovered that she had died from multiple gunshot wounds. It was reported that the victim had been waiting in her car to pick up a friend from a nearby massage parlor when someone fired multiple shots at her vehicle. https://bit.ly/3RJdnm4
On July 6, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, officers were called to a Northeast Target store location to remove an individual who was illegally camped in the parking lot. Police attempted an arrest for outstanding warrants which led the individual to shoot and kill himself while still in his vehicle. An officer also shot at the victim believing the self-inflicted shot was aimed at police. https://bit.ly/3MlNnvP
On July 5, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police found a woman lying on the sidewalk at Grove St. and Chico NE. The woman was deceased, and appeared to be the victim of a homicide. She was the second female shooting victim in the span of only 10 hours. According to police, 5 of the 6 homicide victims of the past month were women and girls. https://bit.ly/3SLv5GS
On July 5, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, several teenage girls were shot at a house party on Alexis Avenue near 86th St. A neighbor reported hearing gunshots around 2 a.m., followed by the chaos of 70 or so teenagers fleeing the home. The witness claimed he called 911 as a victim asked for help, stating, “There was a little young teenage girl in the front of my driveway bleeding, holding her chest. [she said] ‘that somebody shot her.'” One of the girls died in the hospital from her injuries. https://bit.ly/3fUp3Fk
On June 28, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico a man was murdered near Central and Pennsylvania NE. He was found to have been shot dead around 10:45 p.m. https://bit.ly/3dfHCCC
On June 27, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man who had escaped a halfway house was found by police at a Walgreens on San Mateo. The individual shot at officers as they attempted to detain him. An officer returned fire, striking the subject, who quickly died from the injury. https://bit.ly/3BWTl3q
On June 26, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man was found dead near Richmond SE. He appeared to have been fatally shot. https://bit.ly/3p4k9XM
On June 26, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a 23-year-old who was later identified as Raymond Barreras Jr., was shot and killed outside of a Circle K near 98th and Central around 7:45 a.m. While investigating the incident, police received another call regarding the fatal shooting of Melissa Barreras (48) at a residence in Southwest Albuquerque. A possible connection of the incidents is being investigated. https://bit.ly/3JGNj8N
On June 21, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a youth league baseball game was interrupted by gunfire. The Albuquerque Hawks and New Mexico Heat were playing at the West Side Baseball Field, when an umpire heard a bullet whiz past his head and landed near the feet of one of the team’s coaches. As police arrived at the scene, they apprehended two teens (16 and 17 years old) who were fleeing the scene in a vehicle. Officers discovered two handguns in the glove compartment, and are investigating the boys as primary suspects in the shooting. https://bit.ly/3QA8nzQ
On June 19, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico a man approached officers from his vehicle near Second and Copper. He claimed to have a gun, which he refused to drop. Police fired their weapons, resulting in the man’s death. The incident appears to have been a “suicide by cop”. https://bit.ly/3p54ojp
On June 14, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Andrew Aguilar (33) was shot and killed at Coronado Park, located on Third and I-25. The park is known to be an overnight spot for many unhoused people. Rachel Briggs (with Albuquerque Healthcare for the Homeless) would like to remind the public that unhoused suffer higher rates of mortality dying 20 to 30 years earlier than people who have access to housing. https://bit.ly/3zMDKAu
On June 13, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico police received a call around 6:30 a.m. from a CNM employee regarding the body of a man on Buena Vista and Coal SE. The man was pronounced dead on scene having sustained fatal gunshot wounds. It is possible the victim’s death was connected to a shooting that had been reported around 3:00 that same morning. https://bit.ly/3zKmwUy
On June 10, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Juan Luevano was arrested during a drug bust. Police found him in possession of an AR-15, handgun parts, and a plethora of illicit substances. https://bit.ly/3dlCYCX
On June 9, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police dispatched to an overnight shooting at the Sun Plaza Apartments near Montgomery and Jefferson NE. They found a man who had been shot to death on scene. https://bit.ly/3Pf1VNP
On June 2, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a road rage incident turned into a fatal shooting. The victim, Joshua Romero, was walking in the street with a friend when they were nearly hit by Jarod Mckenzie (20). The pair confronted the driver, which led to an argument that caused McKenzie to shoot and kill Romero. https://bit.ly/3bAyw2X
On June 1, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, two people were shot at the 900 block of Alvarado SE around 9 p.m. Both were injured and transported to the hospital. https://bit.ly/3d9IDfw
On June 1, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, two teenagers were arrested after having made threats of violence toward Kennedy Middle School. The teens, 13- and 14-year-olds, made bombing and shooting threats to a faculty member on an online gaming platform. https://bit.ly/3Qjq7zx
On May 31, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police received a call around 10:30 p.m. from a caller reporting to have found their parents dead in their home. When officers arrived at the home near 8th and Bridge, they found the pair dead from gunshot wounds. https://bit.ly/3vH32yY
On May 24, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, two students were found at separate schools in possession of firearms on campus. An unidentified teen was searched at Volcano Vista Highschool after staff was notified by ‘a concerned individual’. In an unrelated incident, a handgun was confiscated from a student who was spotted with it at Cleveland High School. Both students are facing criminal charges and possible expulsion. https://bit.ly/3BKaywK
On May 20, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Rene Castillo (21) arrived at a hospital after having been shot near Central and I-25. She died of her injuries shortly after. https://bit.ly/3JwIVck
On May 19, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 32-year-old Jimmy Lopez was arrested for firing at officers from the balcony of his home at the 600 block of Española, south of Zuni. No officers were struck during the incident. https://bit.ly/3BHP7w7
On May 15, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Nathan Wasserman (32) was found shot to death near Chico and General Patch NE. https://bit.ly/3JwIVck
On May 11, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man was found dead on the street near Cardenas and Southern SE around 12:30 p.m. He had sustained fatal gunshot wounds, and was unresponsive by the time law enforcement officers arrived at the scene. https://bit.ly/3d0i5Nv
On May 10, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a shoplifting incident at a Speedway gas station near Montaño and Coors resulted in a shooting. Andres Orona (27) was working behind the counter when an unidentified 31-year-old suspect fled the gas station with shoplifted items. Orona followed the man out, shooting at his vehicle several times. The victim was found with gunshot wounds to the face after having crashed his truck on Montaño. He also suffered a stroke, but is expected to survive. https://bit.ly/3vFHQt0
On May 10, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Vicente Reyes (38) shot and killed his girlfriend Misty Muñez (42) in his sister’s home near Candelaria and San Mateo N.E. According to the sister, a fight erupted when Muñez found Reyes with another woman. He shot her in the head before fleeing the scene. Reyes was known to have been abusive toward the victim over the course of their relationship. https://bit.ly/3btVbxI
On May 9, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a woman was shot and killed around 11:30 a.m near San Mateo and Candelaria NE. https://bit.ly/3d9GiRO
On May 8, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man was discovered with multiple gunshot wounds at the 8600 block of Central NE. He was transported to the hospital, but died of his injuries. The same day, two other individuals were taken to the hospital due to injuries sustained by gunshot wounds. The second shooting was a separate incident, having occurred near Chico and Pennsylvania NE. https://bit.ly/3oTH73B
*Story includes details of sexual violence* On May 8, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, three people were found dead following a shooting outside of a Party City near the Cottonwood Mall. The shooting occurred around 12:30 p.m. when a 53-year-old Bradley Wallen shot Alexia Rael (17) and Mario Salgado-Rosales (16). The suspect then turned the weapon on himself and died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A restraining order had been placed on Wallen by Raels mother last month after the victim reported that he had sexually abused her. https://bit.ly/3Ju7HK4 https://bit.ly/3zXETGG
On May 6, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Raul Martinez (23) was arrested for attaching flashing lights on his vehicle and posing as a cop. Martinez allegedly pulled over and harassed at least several women, impersonating an officer with a gun. https://bit.ly/3zYSptZ
On May 5, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Nichole Sanchez and Jarrod Jackson were killed following a dispute with their roommate, Samuel Archuleta (21), over a dog he was accused of neglecting. The couple was to have the dog removed from the shared apartment near Girard and Constitution NE, after it had bitten Jackson’s mother. In response, Archuleta shot and killed them both within the home. https://bit.ly/3zAW3Zm
On May 3, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, officers exchanged fire with an unidentified suspect at the Albuquerque Inn on Central and Charleston NE before the suspect fled the scene. No one was injured during the incident. https://bit.ly/3zX4ijS
On May 2, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police were dispatched to the scene of a single vehicle accident at the intersection of Tahiti and Morenci NE around 10:30 p.m. The driver had sustained a gunshot wound from which he later died. https://bit.ly/3P5hfMJ
On April 28, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, an off-duty officer intervened during a shoplifting incident at a Cabelas near Paseo del Norte and Jefferson. Around 8:30 p.m, the suspect who had been caught attempting to steal ammunition and was escorted out of the store by employees. He then proceeded to threaten them with a gun. The unidentified officer who was witnessing the crime intervened, exchanged fire with the suspect. The man was struck and critically injured. https://bit.ly/3Q9IV4k
On April 28, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a shooting around 2:30 p.m. at an apartment complex near Tennessee and Central Ave. left two people with non-fatal gunshot wounds. https://bit.ly/3bjYCac
On April 25 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a woman was dropped off at Presbyterian Hospital around 3 a.m. with an apparent gunshot wound. No other details were released. https://bit.ly/3OHNiT3
On April 21, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a woman captured a drive-by shooting in her neighborhood of Ventana Ranch. She told reporters that she was doing yard work around noon when she heard what she thought was gunfire. The surveillance footage showed a red car driving past her home before turning around, this time firing three shots at her as it passed again. The woman said this is not the first shooting incident this year. https://bit.ly/3vsulg2
On April 21, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, two exchanges of gunfire between an unidentified man and law enforcement officers resulted in the death of the suspect. The shootout began when deputies arrived at the scene of a suspect stripping a car in the North Valley. At least four deputies were involved in the shooting. https://bit.ly/3HoGjMB
On April 21, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a couple was arrested for using their child to rob a Walmart at gunpoint. Leezul Olgadez entered the store located at Coors and I-40 with the child, and as they were leaving Frank Romero (29) entered the store, aiming a gun at employees. The pair took off before crashing at Central and Atrisco where Romero fled on foot leaving the child behind. https://bit.ly/3ziGUvL
On April 12, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a shooting that occurred just before 7 p.m. at a DK gas station on Tramway and Copper left victims 32-year-old Dominic Sanchez dead and Kenneth Sweetwater (42) in critical condition. Sweetwater was transported to the hospital and has since died of his injuries nearly five days after the incident. https://bit.ly/3cFIhge, https://bit.ly/3POWmqC
On April 12, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Shannon Candelario (46) was shot by police at a Motel 6 on Central and Tramway. Officers were attempting to detain Candelario as the suspect of an auto theft that had occurred earlier at Pennsylvania and Central. He was transported to the hospital in critical condition and is expected to survive. https://bit.ly/3bnbSuy
On April 11, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a 19-year-old woman was shot in the foot while sitting in a vehicle. The victim stated that she believed to have been struck by a stray bullet, which had entered from the ceiling of the car. https://bit.ly/3BA9PhL
On April 10, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, an AT&T store on Coors and Tucson was robbed at gunpoint by two men. It is suspected that the same men robbed the store just two weeks prior. https://bit.ly/3BvYSh8
On April 9, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a woman entered police headquarters near Carlisle and I-40 around 11 a.m. detailing a domestic violence incident. She informed her police that her assailant Andreus Lynch (29) was armed in a vehicle in the building parking lot. After a brief standoff with SWAT Lynch surrendered peacefully. https://bit.ly/3PN5fRt
On April 8, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, legal action was taken against a 15 year old who was responsible for a deadly quadruple shooting at Westgate Community Park on February 26. Around 11 p.m, Micheal Salinas Jr. posted a live video on Instagram brandishing an AR rifle stating, “I’m about to earn a few more stripes”. Salinas fired 17 rounds into a vehicle containing four passengers, injuring three and killing one. The victim was Vincent Phuc Loc Le (19), who was found deceased on scene; he was surrounded by 13 bullet casings and a rifle between his legs. https://bit.ly/3Bo5vBR
On April 6, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico an exchange of gunfire between police and the suspect of a carjacking turned fatal. A man notified police of having been carjacked at gunpoint around 6:30 p.m. near Seagull and Osuna NE. Pursuit of the suspect led to Eubank and Spain, where the suspect fled on foot into a nearby arroyo before firing at least one round of gunfire at police. The officers exchanged fire, striking and killing the suspect. This incident marked the fifth officer involved shooting. All but one of the shootings have been fatal. https://bit.ly/3zk8pVN
On April 6, 2022 on I-25 between Santo Domingo and San Felipe pueblos, a couple heading southbound were struck and injured by gunfire. Patrick and Jennifer (Lopez) Martinez’s vehicle was struck multiple times. Martinez was found with multiple shotgun pellets lodged in his head and torso, while Lopez-Martinez inhaled glass particles and was struck in the ear by a single pellet. The Martinez’s, who have suffered lasting physical and mental difficulties since the incident, are filing a lawsuit against the State Police and Public Safety Department for negligence because law enforcement failed to notify the public of the 20 or so shootings reported in the area since January. The FBI has identified 37-year-old Byron Rosetta as the likely suspect of these shootings directed at random drivers on the interstate. It is unclear if he has been taken into custody. https://bit.ly/3Jjkrn0
On April 4, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, an officer from the Isleta Police Department shot at a suspect driving a stolen vehicle in the wrong direction on I-25, south of Albuquerque. The incident involving Los Lunas (LLPD), Isleta (IPD), and Bernalillo County Police Departments began when Jason Ramirez (33) was spotted driving a red Hyundai which had been reported stolen in Los Lunas. Ramirez led police on a chase northbound on I-25 before returning the opposite direction, at which point an IPD shot at but missed the vehicle. No one was injured. https://bit.ly/3cKu3uG
On April 3, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police arrived at the scene of a shooting near Central and 4th St. around 4 a.m. They found three victims with gunshot wounds, and have not yet identified a suspect. https://bit.ly/3zARnDZ
On April 1, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 37-year-old Taylor Crabb was shot and killed by deputies following an hours-long standoff. The incident began with a car chase near Arenal and Lopez St. Crabb then pulled into the lot of a home in the South Valley, firing at officers and refusing to surrender. Gunfire was exchanged and Crabb was found dead inside his vehicle 45 minutes later. https://bit.ly/3cV3fb2
On March 31, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, five teens were accused of assaulting Fudruckers employees at the Coronado Center location. Two of the teenagers, Micheal Ross Jr. (18) and Angelo Morales (age not specified) were said to have pistol whipped the victims before shooting at them from an SUV while fleeing the scene. No one was struck by the gunfire. https://bit.ly/3aXBmhQ
On March 29, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico,a suspect was finally identified via fingerprint analysis for the robbery of a Calibers in February. Alejandro Gonzales is being charged for the crime, and William Berry is the suspected accomplice. The suspects are accused of having stolen six guns at a value over $6,000. https://bit.ly/3Lg0nRR
On March 29, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, two women were arrested in the South Valley for firing at officers during a traffic stop after an hours-long search for the suspects. Lizeth Iguado and Felicia Gonzales fled on foot from a vehicle after the incident, causing a shelter in place at Los Padillas and Pajarito Elementary Schools, Polk Middle School, as well as for neighboring residents in their homes. https://bit.ly/3MicEqa
On March 29, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police were alerted about a possible shooting victim at the Ambassador Inn at 1520 Candelaria. They found the body of Daniel Mora (38), the Inn’s security guard, who was shot and killed while doing his rounds. Police identified the suspect of the crime as Donovan Bookout (44) who fled the scene before he carjacked another man at gunpoint. This led to the police on a vehicular pursuit. Bookout came to a stop upon crashing into two patrol cars and then brandished a weapon before officers finally apprehended him. https://bit.ly/3Mitqp9
On March 28, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a person was transported in critical condition for treatment at a nearby hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound near 800 Avenida Cesar Chaves around 2am. https://bit.ly/38rgyhH
On March 25, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a pair of shootings which began at a Maverick gas station resulted in the death of Kayla Montaño (28). She was killed near Monroe NE. Montaño was in the car with her 7-year-old daughter, her fiancé, brother, and brother’s girlfriend. As bullets flew into the car, Montaño was shot in the face and died of the injury shortly after. https://bit.ly/3NcseUf
On March 25, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, one person was killed and another injured during a shooting at a Maverick gas station on Comanche and Pan American Freeway around 8:40 p.m. Shortly after, another shooting transpired on Monroe NE which police have confirmed was a related incident. https://bit.ly/3yAete3
On March 23, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, two men were arrested for trafficking arms and substances from their Desert Willow apartment. One of the suspects, Immanuel Segura (18) had been placed under house arrest in the custody of his brother Santiago Segura-Fresquez (21) while awaiting trial for his involvement in a shooting in December of 2021. Officers discovered the pair had been selling guns and narcotics, including two shotguns, an AR 15 rifle, three pistols, and thousands of rounds of ammunition. https://bit.ly/3l8Lhmm
On March 19, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police responded to numerous complaints about a man, later identified as Collin Neztsosie (33). He was wielding and pointing a gun at people around 5 p.m. near a Pizza 9 on Central and Tramway. When police arrived at the scene, the situation escalated until “at least one shot was fired by police.” It is unclear if the suspect, who was killed by a gunshot wound, was carrying a weapon at the time. https://bit.ly/3wazVEO
On March 5, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, three individuals were arrested in connection to an armed robbery at a Dollar Tree on Wyoming and Indian School Rd. Clarissa Carbajal, Michael Perino, and David Gutierrez-Martin are facing charges of armed robbery and possession. https://bit.ly/3wMkm5t
On March 5, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico a shooting at a home on Krim NE left one man injured and another dead. David Padilla (43) was arrested for fatally shooting Devlin Rubi (24) following an argument that occurred between homeowner Kellie Shugart and another woman within the home. Multiple shots were exchanged. Rubi was killed in his car. https://bit.ly/3N6mwU1
On March 4, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico a man was fatally shot in the downtown area of the city. The incident occurred around 11:30 am near Gold and 6th. https://bit.ly/3sc2u2k
On March 2, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a suspect described as a 6’2” white man in his forties was chased from the Zimmerman Library at the University of New Mexico for an armed robbery. Police are searching for the suspect. https://bit.ly/39miV5F
On February 26, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, multiple people were shot near Westgate Community Park. When police arrived, they found one individual who had died from a gunshot wound at the scene. https://bit.ly/3JNYqw5
On February 25, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a student was shot and killed near West Mesa Highschool. Police received a call shortly after 8:30 am about a shooting that had occurred next to a football field on Fortuna and 64th NW involving two teenagers who had been fighting. 16-year-old Andrew Burson died at the scene. Burson was shot with a ghost gun he had built. It was stolen by the 14-year-old boy who shot him. https://bit.ly/3Io64ve
On February 24, 2022 in Edgewood, New Mexico, officers reported to a vehicle stuck in the snow on A102 near Santa Monica Ln. Andrew Castellano (34) then revealed a handgun, before police fatally shot him. https://bit.ly/3ugpNZ8
On February 22, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, one person was injured in a shooting on Rio Grande Blvd between Mountain and Central. https://bit.ly/3qdWcOy
On February 21, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, an unidentified man went on an armed crime spree, abducting three people throughout. The suspect initiated the spree by stealing a work truck which he then crashed on Gibson and I-25, shooting at bystanders before taking off on foot. He then abducted a woman in her car at Elm and Thaxton, carrying her with him for two hours before breaking into a home on Willow Run where he abandoned the woman and her car in exchange for a family’s Honda civic. Around 2:30, a pair of people flagged down police stating a gunman had abducted them from a gas station on Carlisle before ordering them out of the vehicle on Rio Bravo. The man has yet to be identified. https://bit.ly/3ujKgfr
On February 19, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police found a man who had been shot on Central and 1st. They attempted to save the man, but he died at the scene. https://bit.ly/3u6GjdX
On February 18, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Andrew Tepfer (27) was found shot to death on 57th and Iliff around 3:40 am. https://bit.ly/3qh5AkG, https://bit.ly/3qr7IGD
On February 16, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 36-year-old Gerardo Lopez was shot to death during what was believed to be a home invasion on Granada SW. A woman with nonfatal gunshot wounds was also found at the scene. https://bit.ly/3qr7IGD
On February 16, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the second massage parlor shooting within three weeks raised alarm amongst shop owners. Security footage stamped 8:30 pm from Cana Spa Massage near Coors and Los Volcanes NE shows a man with a gun on his waistband rifling through the office of the shop. The female victim lay motionless on the floor. When police arrived, they discovered the woman had been shot and killed. https://bit.ly/3CP7ttP
On February 14, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a dispute between friends at a house party turned into a deadly shooting. Ryan White and Antonio Chaves agreed to meet at an apartment near San Mateo NE and Wyoming to settle their dispute, yet both arrived armed with handguns. The pair unloaded the weapons, and White left his AR pistol in the open. At that point, partygoer Kaya Brown picked up the pistol and began shooting at White and Chaves. Chaves was fatally shot in the chest. https://bit.ly/367Ut6v
On February 14, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a family came home to find their dog had been shot dead while they were away from the home. https://bit.ly/3tjFjUJ
On February 12, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police were dispatched around 2:15 am to an apartment complex at 5328 Montgomery Blvd NE. A victim was found dead with gunshot wounds to the chest. https://bit.ly/3u1lhgY
On February 11, 2022 in the East Mountains of Albuquerque, New Mexico, an officer was shot during a confrontation with suspects that had been reported to be doing drugs in a gas station bathroom. The officer arrived at Mr. Gas Mart in Edgewood, where he approached the suspect’s vehicle. The driver rammed into the officer’s car several times before fleeing, initiating a chase. The suspects, identified as Alanna Martinez (22) and Caleb Elledge (24) then fired from their vehicle, striking and injuring the officer. https://bit.ly/3COvgKi
On February 6, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a shoplifting attempt turned violent when a security guard attempted to prevent two armed suspects from stealing a case of beer. One of the suspects aimed a gun at the security guard who was able to wrestle it from his grasp without injury. The original suspects were able to exit the store. Three other suspects entered and aimed at the security guard before escaping in a Kia. No one was injured during the incident. https://bit.ly/3JlIvVh
On February 4, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a shoplifter initiated a shootout at the Walmart Neighborhood Market near San Mateo and I-40. The suspect, Brianna Garcia, aimed a gun at a loss prevention officer after being caught stealing. She then opened fire within the store and from her vehicle as she escaped. https://bit.ly/3JlZsip
On February 1, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a suspect wielding a gun was fatally shot by police at the Court John Motel on 4th and Menaul. The incident began on Carlisle near Montgomery when police were called to report a man with a stolen vehicle. A vehicular pursuit was initiated before the suspect, Devin Morris (31) took off on foot. https://bit.ly/3IgFjZL
On January 27, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a failed attempt at a robbery of ABQ Guns near Coors and Montano left shop owners in a frustrating mess. Just after 3am, a water tanker truck which had been reported stolen, backed into the shop. The suspect then attempted to leave the shop by shooting at the back door nine times. The suspect remains unidentified. https://bit.ly/3tJarf5
On January 26, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, an unidentified victim was dropped off at a hospital in the early hours of the morning after having sustained a “significant” gunshot wound from a shooting that happened in the Albuquerque area. No other details have been released at this time. https://bit.ly/3Cocnhg
On January 24, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Francisco Espinoza Almeida Jr. (21) was arrested for shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend. Almeida allegedly forced himself into her home near Bridge and Old Coors where he found the victim, Allen Sandoval. He fired several rounds before fleeing. https://bit.ly/3Kq5TRJ
On January 24, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a shooting at Wonderful Massage parlor, located at Alvarado SE and Menaul left one person injured and another was pronounced dead on scene. The shop owner, Sihui Fang, lost her life during a shootout with Jorge Rivera-Ramirez (18), who attempted to rob the parlor with an unidentified accomplice. Ramirez was transported to the hospital due to gunshot wounds. https://bit.ly/35WmzRJ, https://bit.ly/35GmS3G
On January 23, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a young male was discovered lying face down in a field off of Gun Club Rd. around 7:30 am. The victim, later identified as 16-year-old Thomas Nunn. He had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and the case is being investigated as a homicide. https://bit.ly/3HUqFXV
On January 23, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police responded to a shooting around 2 am at 6116 Central Avenue. The victim at the scene was hospitalized with life threatening gunshot wounds. https://bit.ly/34oMFMW
On January 22, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police dispatched to two separate homicides within several hours. The first occurred around 8:30 am on Bell Ave. off of Pennsylvania and Zuni. The second was at a home on Sunset Gardens SW where a man was found shot dead. https://bit.ly/3vVfFHo
On Wednesday, January 19 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, smoke shop owner Gabriel Guevara (40) was arrested in connection to drug trafficking and possession of stolen weapons. When police searched Guevara’s apartment on Cochiti SE they discovered large amounts of cash, drugs, and stolen property. Six handguns, two of which were stolen, and a stolen rifle were found in the home. When they searched Guevara’s store, G-spot Smoke Shop, they found a stolen pistol, and two shotguns (one stolen). https://bit.ly/3CzgaID
On January 16, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man was seen laying in the middle of the road on Montgomery. When authorities arrived at the scene they discovered he was the victim of an earlier shooting. Police were investigating an incident at 4055 Montgomery Blvd. NE, where the caller reported shooting a man who was attempting to steal tools from his property around 1:30 am. The victim was transported to the hospital and pronounced dead. https://bit.ly/3vTQZza
On January 11, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police were called due to gunshots at a Valley High School basketball game around 8:30 pm. No one was injured, and no active shooter was reported. Bullet casings were found in the parking lot and the incident is under investigation. https://bit.ly/3sZ4fR4
On January 10, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police were dispatched to Kathryn SE and San Pedro Dr in response to a shooting around 1:50 am. A witness reported two individuals were involved. One person was found dead at the scene and the other was transported to the hospital with gunshot injuries. https://bit.ly/3I08kJg
For metro postal workers across Albuquerque, New Mexico, the month of January has been characterized by armed robberies. At least three postal workers reported being robbed at gunpoint. On January 11 around 3pm near Zaltana and Eyota, off of Unser. On the 18th, two armed men and a woman robbed a carrier near Copper and Louisiana. Another robbery occurred at the Mountain View Apartments off Indian School and Tramway. https://bit.ly/3Kg9d1y, https://bit.ly/3vGRDjt
On January 8, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jeremiah Maria was arrested for kidnapping his daughter at gunpoint, after having pulled a gun on his wife in their home. https://bit.ly/3qhhgE7
On January 5, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, two individuals allegedly shot a man over a stolen bicycle. Breon Kindred and Davon Pritchett, both 28, spotted Lavon King riding a bicycle Kindred believed to be his and opened fire on King, killing him. https://bit.ly/3hMEFbP
On January 4, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police arrested Fidel Castillo (49) in connection to at least 10 armed robberies. https://bit.ly/3My8RFC
On December 31, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, “Nikki” Turrietta, a transgender woman, was shot to death inside a home near Mountain and Broadway NE. Police initially believed that Turrietta had overdosed but an autopsy found a gunshot wound under her hair. https://bit.ly/3ncnjZ1
On December 29, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police responded to a domestic violence homicide. A man was found shot to death by a woman in the 2500 block of Los Compadres NW. https://bit.ly/3tteXzT
On December 29, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, APD was responding to a fatal shooting of Casey Valdez (31) in a domestic violence related homicide on the 2500 block of Los Compadres. The shooter remained at the scene. https://bit.ly/3zHQsQP
On December 24, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police were looking for a man wearing a black fedora with a yellow band who robbed the Kirtland Federal Credit Union. He displayed a silver or nickel handgun. He is also believed to have robbed a Baskin Robins and a Big 5 Store. https://bit.ly/3I6zHlf
On December 23, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police found Christopher Pino (32) shot to death at the Bluewater Village Apartment Complex north of Central and Coors NW. https://bit.ly/3ncnjZ1
On December 21, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police were called to a home on south Pajarito near Isleta and Coors around 4:45 a.m. due to an alleged kidnapping. A 17-year-old girl and her friend were driving around the downtown area when the teens ex-boyfriend, Christopher Herrera (18), appeared and pointed a gun at her head saying, “Do you think I am joking?” before leaving the area. A few hours later, the girl’s mother called the teens that Herrera was outside of their home shooting a rifle while three children slept inside. When the girls arrived at the home, Herrera threatened to shoot her and forced her into his car at gunpoint. Herrera and the teen were found at an apartment in Northeast Albuquerque that morning. She was unharmed. Herrera was found in possession of a shotgun and two handguns all of which had been reported stolen. https://bit.ly/3s0IaA1
On December 20, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jesse Castellano was shot and killed by Miguel Gomez (29) on 60th St. and Churchill Rd. https://bit.ly/3qtbQGo
On December 20, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, officers found Emilio Gonzales (28) fatally shot on the 200 block of 63rd NW near Coors and Central. https://bit.ly/3ncnjZ1
On December 18, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, there was a shooting that left one man dead on the 3200 block of Cypress Circle SW. Law enforcement had a man in custody. https://bit.ly/3FGXlDe
On December 15, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man was found shot to death in an apartment complex on the 3400 block of Aztec NE. https://bit.ly/3Akm7bh
On December 11, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man was shot and killed on the corner of First and Gold Ave, after attempting to defend a security guard. According to the security guard, the incident occurred after a man who was later identified as Patrick Saavadera (38) began harassing him from his truck. A bystander told Saavadera to leave the officer alone. The assailant responded with a shot to the chest before driving away. https://bit.ly/3oiCVdS
On December 9, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, two people were injured and another killed in a West Side shooting. The incident occurred near Unser Blvd. on Port and Bluewater NW early that morning. When police arrived at the scene, 19-year-old Jacob Campos was found dead, and the other victims were transported to the hospital to treat non-fatal injuries. https://bit.ly/34wbF4L
On December 8, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a photo of a gun being pulled from a backpack sparked fear and frustration amongst students and parents of La Cueva High School. The photo, along with a racist meme was being anonymously airdropped to some students. APS public spokesperson Monica Armenta stressed that “social media threats are commonplace.” The complacency of her comment contributed to the frustration felt by students and parents due to how administrators are handling the issue. https://bit.ly/3rD4fFX
On December 8, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a BCSO deputy shot and killed a man while responding to a domestic violence call. The suspect took off on foot and a deputy shot and killed him. https://bit.ly/33vxJvH
On December 7, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, James Lawrence (46) shot and killed Francesco Fonseca (40). The incident occurred around 6 p.m. on Grove NE, and was determined a “justifiable homicide,” as Lawrence was acting in self-defense. https://bit.ly/3uyMeKy
On December 7, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a domestic violence call at Las Mañanitas apartments on Coors and Montaño turned fatal after a man was shot by deputies on scene. Police responded to a call around 8:15 p.m., as a male suspect arrived at the apartment during their investigation of a battery claim. After a chase, the suspect was shot at by deputies and was pronounced dead on scene. https://bit.ly/3BeUrF9
On December 6, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man was found shot to death near Central and Louisiana. Police arrived to the neighborhood off Grove NE following reports of a man being shot at. https://bit.ly/33as26G
On December 3, 2021, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, an argument led to shots being fired at the Old Town Plaza while the public gathered for holiday festivities, including the lighting of the Christmas tree. No one was injured. Police determined that the incident was an isolated event between two unidentified individuals. https://bit.ly/360gBQ0
On December 3, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 42-year-old Stephen Parker shot and killed another man for “disrespecting him.” The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m., after Parker’s roommate Tory Burdex (30) allegedly humiliated him in front of others in their shared apartment on Wisconsin NE, off of Central and Wyoming. Burdex was shot multiple times with the two guns Parker carried. https://bit.ly/3GCXfx1
On December 2, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, APD shot Jesus Lopez (16) in the torso when he ran by them with two firearms. His lung was punctured and he had several surgeries. https://bit.ly/3qjopnA
On November 26, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man was shot and killed by police following a hit-and-run incident. Police responded to a call around 2 p.m. about an accident on Edith and Montaño where one driver had fled the scene. A vehicle matching the description from the first accident was found crashed onto a property on Edith and Nikanda. As deputies approached the driver, he exited the vehicle with a rifle aimed at the officers. The suspect was shot at least once by a deputy before being taken to the hospital, where he died of his injuries. https://bit.ly/3ruDbr1
On November 24, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Joshua Butler (29) was charged for the murder of Nelson Gallegos on the man’s 57th birthday. The crime occurred last month, on October 6th, in the Old Town Center of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Butler shot Gallegos while the victim was taking his grandson to school. Witnesses reported Butler shot the victim as the result of a road rage incident. https://bit.ly/3mQuUfx
On November 18, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Brandi Rael was found shot to death in a vehicle in Northeast Albuquerque. At approximately 6:40 a.m. police responded to a witness report at the Copper Ridge Apartments on Tramway and declared the victim dead upon arrival. https://bit.ly/33AvWpg, https://bit.ly/3p1gaMp
On November 16, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a suspect was finally identified and apprehended for an Albuquerque carjacking that occurred in July. Darion Romero approached a pregnant woman and her three children at their truck in a Walmart parking lot. He proceeded to threaten her with a handgun and climbed into the vehicle. The victim yelled to her children to jump out of the truck, which they were able to do before he drove away. He was charged for pepper spraying the attendant of a Circle K on Bridge Ave he robbed later that day, and has been accused of robbing a Wendys. https://bit.ly/31U1lTd
On November 13, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police were dispatched to the scene of a car accident near Dallas and Copper Ave. NE. It quickly turned into a homicide investigation as an occupant of the vehicle had sustained gunshot wounds, and was pronounced dead on scene. The victim was later identified as Joseph Morales (19). https://bit.ly/31ZhQwO, https://bit.ly/3m7lfAV
On November 8, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, an unidentified male suspect robbed a Family Dollar near Isleta Blvd and Don Felipe Rd. The suspect was armed with a gun, and entered the store shortly after 1 p.m. He has not yet been identified. https://bit.ly/3manyDm
On November 7, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, two men were shot near Pennsylvania and Central SE. Police were dispatched to the Adam Food Market Parking lot around 1 a.m. where one man, Martesse Patterson (26), was reported dead on scene and the other was transported to the hospital in stable condition. The death of the unidentified victim followed a remarkably violent Halloween weekend, and marked the 100th suspected homicide in Albuquerque this year. At least 80 of these cases were shootings; the city is approaching a record high homicide rate of 18 per 100,000 (residents). https://bit.ly/3dKuq5J, https://bit.ly/3E0Bdmh, https://bit.ly/3p1gaMp
On November 7, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a person was found with a fatal gunshot wound to the head. Police were called to Menaul and University NE at 12:42 in the morning. No other details were released. https://bit.ly/3EZtndY
On November 7, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police dispatched to Ariana Halal Market on Mountain and San Mateo around 6:45 p.m. in response to witness reports of gunshots. A man was found dead at the scene with a gunshot wound to the head. The victim was later identified as Mohammad Ahmadi, brother to the market owner. https://bit.ly/3q1FAZH, https://bit.ly/3EZtndY
On November 3, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, an unidentified male was found dead at a Motel 6 on Avenida Cesar Chavez. Police responded to reports of gunshots and an unmoving man lying on the street around 2 a.m. It was reported he had sustained fatal gunshot wounds to the face. A dark SUV (likely a Nissan Pathfinder) was seen fleeing the scene. https://bit.ly/3IGFdfn, https://bit.ly/3yumhf3
On November 3, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, three people were shot and killed in unrelated incidents over the course of less than 24 hours. One of the victims’ bodies was discovered by a custodial employee in the parking lot of a strip mall off Central and Atrisco around 6am Tuesday (November 2, 2021). The victim was later identified as Jerome Lucro (31). Other details concerning the crimes, including possible suspects, have not yet been released. https://bit.ly/3DJhaZv, https://bit.ly/3oNuw2T, https://bit.ly/3p1gaMp
On October 31, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, BCSD were called to a party on Pararito near Isleta and Don Felipe for reports of shots fired. When they arrived, they found John Michael Casados (22) and Alejandro Villareal (18) shot to death. Four others were injured including a juvenile. https://bit.ly/3c2QxDL
On October 31, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Lorenzo Romero (18) was shot at a party at the View Apartments near I25 and Sunport S.E. Friends took him to the hospital where he died. Another person from the same incident was shot and taken to the hospital in critical condition. https://bit.ly/3c2QxDL
On October 30, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police were investigating a shooting at a residence on 10635 Fountain Ct. NW that left four people injured and a house hit by gunfire. https://bit.ly/3kgHYJP
On October 30, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Shotspotter alerted officers that 12 shots were fired at Sixth and Copper N.W. When they arrived Geoffery Scott (37) had been shot multiple times in the chest. He died at the scene. https://bit.ly/3c2QxDL
On October 28, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Travis Lewis John (42) was shot to death on the 6700 block of Cochiti near Florida S.E. https://bit.ly/3c2QxDL
On October 28, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police arrested Richard Saravia for the road rage incident in which a gun was pulled on a man. He then beat him unconscious when he pulled over. https://bit.ly/3keClf6
On October 28, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, employees of Kids First Dental Care ducked for cover as bullets hit their window, walls and a car outside. No one was hurt. https://bit.ly/3qjmUGn
On October 28, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Ryan Baca-Bosiljevac was shot during his 15th armed robbery. As he was attempting to rob Cricket Wireless on Juan Tabo with a toy gun, an employee shot him and wounded him. https://bit.ly/3rgm2CN
On October 28, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, FBI are looking for a man who robbed a bank, stating to the teller that he had a handgun. https://bit.ly/3BSoO30
On October 27, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police arrested Joseph Turner (25) for a shooting during an October 10th road rage incident. Turner was driving aggressively and pointing a handgun at drivers on I40. He then followed a mother with her 2-year-old son and shot at her car. https://bit.ly/3qcPlpj
On October 25, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police responded to a shooting at 13th St. and Lead. The victim Elijah Vallejos (20) was taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds. He succumbed to his injuries. https://bit.ly/2ZXLq5m
On October 19, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Roy Thundercloud (40) was arrested for posting himself shooting outside of his apartment in May of 2021. The apartment is located near Albuquerque High. Thundercloud pled guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and will be in federal prison for 6 years. https://bit.ly/3lBsssT
On October 15, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, BCSO were looking for a man who robbed a smoothie store at gun point near Coors and Rio Bravo. https://bit.ly/3kfcZxD
On October 15, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a road rage incident on Morris St. and Montgomery left a man driving a white Mercedes shot to death. The suspect was driving a Silver Ford Mustang. https://bit.ly/3lghN6m
On October 15, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police arrested Edgar Orona (29) and Erick Garcia (22) in the September 25th shooting death of Esteban-Mercado Rangel as well as kidnapping his teenage sister at gunpoint. Garcia is also charged with the September 10th robbery of a gun store in which he stole 7 firearms. The three men were smoking meth and practicing shooting before the homicide took place. https://bit.ly/3xBxNVS
On October 12, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a video shows a man in the passenger side of a truck hanging out of the window and shooting a semi-automatic rifle in the air. https://bit.ly/3xD1QMD
On October 11, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, shots were fired and several windows were broken in a new building on 415 Silver St. S.W. https://bit.ly/3xG9mXg
On October 6, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a grandfather who was with his grandchild was shot and killed in the parking lot of a restaurant in Old Town during an apparent road rage incident. https://bit.ly/3denTA0
On September 29, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Shawn Lynch (34) and his service dog Yessica were shot around 4 p.m. near Kentucky Avenue SE. Xavier Martinez (22) was arrested after being identified as the perpetrator of the crime. Witnesses claimed that Martinez stated, “What are you looking at, dog?” before shooting her in the leg. Lynch made a verbal exclamation, to which Martinez responded by shooting him in the head before taking off on a moped. Lynch was left in the street, his injuries leaving him brain dead. Both Lynch and Yessica died of their injuries, and Martinez has since been arrested. https://bit.ly/3duRiWE
On September 29, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a shooting marked the 89th homicide in Albuquerque this year. In the early hours of that morning, one man was killed and another arrested during a shooting near Prospect Avenue NE. The identities of those involved have not been shared publicly. https://bit.ly/3IvGRAo
On September 25, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, an overnight shooting near Ventana Road and Calle de Vida left at least one individual in critical condition. Preceding the gunshots, witnesses reported there was physical and verbal altercation in the area. Subjects involved in the incident have not yet been identified. https://bit.ly/3rG9S6A
On September 15, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, an auto theft suspect was shot and killed by police. Eric Padilla (33) was first found driving a stolen vehicle on Lomas and Louisiana NE. Officer Christopher Mings reportedly attempted to pull the man over, following the vehicles GPS pings to a neighborhood park and later a nearby Walmart. Padilla abandoned the vehicle and attempted to flee but was apprehended. He turned a knife over to police before fleeing on foot across Menaul and into a residential area where he revealed a gun. Officers were prompted to fire at the suspect upon identifying the weapon. https://bit.ly/3DyLExx
On September 22, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man was injured in a shooting on Kentucky and Bell Avenue SE. Little information has been provided other than the shooting occurred around 4 p.m. The victim was transported the hospital in critical condition. https://bit.ly/3rK1RgX
On September 19, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, David Hart (56) was shot and killed at an intersection of Central Avenue and 98th Street. The man was panhandling when he was shot in the face by Isaiah Luna (21) just before 10 am. Luna fired from his vehicle. In his statement, he claimed Hart asked him for money and began hitting him when Luna refused to give him the money. Witness testimony and video evidence suggest these claims are untrue. The victim had previously been interviewed for other crimes in the area including a shooting in 2019. https://bit.ly/3pwWQpn
On September 14, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man was shot and killed inside a 24-hour Subway on Gibson. An employee of the sandwich chain called police around 5:20 to report he had shot the victim. The employee claimed the victim was armed and attempted to rob the shop. https://bit.ly/3pSIH6b
On September 9, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man was shot and killed outside of the Smiths on Central and Tramway. The incident occurred around 4:30 that afternoon. Witnesses stated a car rolled into the lot, shot at the victim and left him dead. Neither the victim or assailant have been identified. https://bit.ly/3duK6de
On September 6, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man was shot and killed by an employee of Tobacco Town after reportedly attempting to rob the shop clerk. Police arrived at Bellrose and Fifth Avenue after receiving multiple phone calls about an injured man on the ground in the area. The victim died at the scene. https://bit.ly/3GkNrIa
On September 6, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence collaborated with community members in Albuquerque’s International District to create a mural intended to raise awareness and bring attention to the issue of gun violence in the International District and greater Albuquerque area. The mural has since been completed, and can be found on Zuni Road, between Cardenas and Valencia Drive. https://bit.ly/3Goehiw
On September 3, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, two students were involved in a shootout at the Christ Lutheran School on Candelaria around 12:30 p.m. Steven Robles (16) was shot three times by a student who attended a different high school, and was known to carry a gun. The other student has not been identified. https://bit.ly/3ou16Xm
On August 28, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a 16-year-old was killed in a double shooting at an apartment complex near Copper and Wyoming NE. Police were dispatched around 1 a.m. and pronounced the boy dead on scene. Another unidentified individual was injured in the same shooting, and is reported to be in stable condition. https://bit.ly/3CYObkT
On August 28, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, one man was killed and another was injured during a shooting in an apartment complex on Tennessee Avenue NE. The event occurred around 1:00 a.m. https://bit.ly/3bWOfWk
On August 24, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, an armed man robbed the First Convenience Bank within a Walmart branch located on Wyoming Boulevard NE. Around 6 p.m. that evening, a man approached the bank teller revealing a handgun which had been concealed in his waistband, demanding the cash from the drawer and promptly leaving the scene. https://bit.ly/3ETcAZO
On August 20, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, an armed carjacker was shot and injured by police. David Martinez (26) rushed the driver of a red pick-up truck headed northbound on Broadway Blvd near Anderson St., aiming an assault rifle at the driver while attempting to enter the vehicle from the passenger side. Martinez was fleeing arrest on foot for a parole violation and homicide investigation, officers fired at and shot the suspect as they caught up with him while he tried to force himself into the vehicle. The rifle Martinez carried during the carjacking is likely the same weapon used in the homicide he is suspected of committing. https://bit.ly/3BU877d
On August 18, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man was shot six times in a friend’s home near Menaul and 12th. The victim claims the violence occurred due to a misunderstanding between himself and Myzel Hayes (32) after a day of heavy drinking. Allegedly, the victim was blackout drunk and mistakenly entered Hayes’ child’s bedroom rather than the bathroom. Hayes opened fire and unloaded all of the bullets in the chamber into the victim who had exposed himself to the child. Hayes later admitted he did not think the act was intentional, and the victim survived despite his injuries. https://bit.ly/3mUmaW0
On August 16, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Roderick Thompson was shot in the head and killed at a gas station on Indian School NE and San Mateo. Security footage showed two men pull up to Thompson near the gas pump after his wife entered the store to pay. Darien Mells (20) is seen pulling a pistol from his waist and firing at Thompson twice, who first lunges at Mells, but falls to the ground following the second shot. Mells and his unnamed accomplice were later arrested. https://bit.ly/31xxZt2
On August 15, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police shot and killed an armed suspect during an auto theft investigation. https://bit.ly/30LhEAH
On August 14, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Juan Saucedo Jr (13) was arrested for the shooting and killing of Bennie Hargrove (13) at Washington Middle School. Juan Saucedo Sr. noticed his gun was missing. He called his wife who said she did not know where the gun was located. Saudedo immediately went to the school. As he drove into the parking lot he saw his son being put in handcuffs. https://bit.ly/3pibC4D
On August 12, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a quadruple shooting at the popular sports bar Ojos Locos Sports Cantina left Lawrence Anzures dead and three others injured including an employee. https://bit.ly/3jfVexO
On August 10, 20201 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police responded to reports of an armed man on “a violent rampage” at an apartment complex off Lomas and Chelwood Park NE. Alvin Martin (27) was charged with multiple accounts of battery and assault with a deadly weapon, after pistol whipping at least three people. Martin struck his girlfriend, her sister, and sister’s boyfriend (Shaquan Ketchum, 20) with the blunt end of his handgun multiple times. Others were injured with the gun as well as they tried to intercept the attacks. Ketchum was under house arrest awaiting trial for having shot and killed a man in the University area in 2017. https://bit.ly/3bRON00
On August 8, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, officers were called to a shooting on Aerospace Parkway off of the Shooting Range Access Rd. west of Atrisco Vista. https://bit.ly/3DT5tQu
On August 6, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man was found shot to death in a Motel 6 on Avenida Cesar Chavez. https://bit.ly/3aRz68g
On August 5, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Manuel Perez (20) was arrested for shooting and killing Anthony Vigil (22) and Riyad Assad (16). Perez shot at their car and killed them. During the incident two other vehicles and home were also struck in the gun fire. https://bit.ly/3vr5Dvy
On July 31, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, officers arrived at an apartment complex on the 6000 block of Anderson Ave. Richard Cassillo had been shot and killed by a resident during an attempted robbery. https://bit.ly/3Fz7eE9
On July 31, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police were investigating a shooting in Nob Hill on the 3200 block of Central SE that left a man dead. https://bit.ly/3FEHu9l
On July 30, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police were investigating a shooting at an apartment complex at 6021 Anderson S.E. When officers arrived, they found a man with multiple gunshot wounds. https://bit.ly/3FEHu9l
On July 29, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police arrested Marty Padilla (34) and charged him with ten armed robberies all of which were with a firearm. https://bit.ly/3oQ6qES
On July 29, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police responded to a call at the Quick Trick convenience store. They found a man shot to death. https://bit.ly/2YCnB2k
On July 25, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, federal agents shot and killed Marquey Floyd (31) during a shootout near an ABQ strip mall. Federal authorities allege he was a gang member. His family denies any links to gangs. Upon searching his home and a “stash house,” agents found firearms including an AR 15 rifle and an AR 15 pistol, multiple other firearms, pills, a pill press and gang related documents. https://bit.ly/2YwIlbK
On July 25, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico police were investigating the shooting death of a person at the Sierra Meadows Apartments on the 4200 block of Eubank. N.E. https://bit.ly/2YDWfIq
Update: The victim was later identified at Julian Mayes (31). https://bit.ly/3p6h62D
On July 23, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, BCSO were investigating a shooting that caused a rollover crash at noontime on Paseo del Norte and Coors. https://bit.ly/2YAPFCu
On July 22, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Karie Taylor (39) was arrested after pointing a gun at a tenant’s chest when he demanded that his air conditioning be fixed after it being broken for weeks. https://bit.ly/3iN4V6J
On July 21, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police responded to a call of a woman being shot at the Courtyard Apartments on San Pedro and Montgomery. When police arrived, they found a woman shot to death. https://bit.ly/3uYEHCW
On July 19, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, APD completed their anti-crime operation in which 455 stolen guns were recovered. https://bit.ly/3ao5sHs
On July 13, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police were looking for a man who pointed a black handgun at a security officer at Harbor Freight on Menual Blvd. He walked out of the store with a 2,000 watt inverter that he did not pay for. He drove off in a green Jaguar X with a black New Mexico license plate RAG827. https://bit.ly/3iM7ZzS
On July 10, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man was fatally shot in Southeast Albuquerque. The man was identified as Adam Porras (33) from Georgia. He was visiting friends in Albuquerque and was struck by a stray bullet at 5:00 pm near the Las Brisas Apartments near Gibson and San Pedro SE. https://bit.ly/39xHZDo
On July 10, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a police officer was injured with a bullet struck his windshield while he was responding to a shot fired call in downtown Albuquerque at 2:30 a.m. between Central and Gold. Officers found one man in critical condition and another man dead. https://bit.ly/3zGkLWa
Update: The man shot and killed has been identified as Trevante Robbins (19). https://bit.ly/39xHZDo
On July 5, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, officers were responding to shots fired at an apartment complex on Moon St. near Academy and Wyoming. https://bit.ly/3CoGZhg
On July 5, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a police bait car was activated. They traced the car to the Osuna apartment complex and fired at the vehicle. The man fled into the apartment complex after being shot at with nonlife-threatening injuries. A firearm was found at the scene. https://bit.ly/2Z8PJK1
Update: On July 6, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police identified the man as Dalton Cunningham of Santa Fe. He was charged with was charged with unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, aggravated assault on a police officer, possession of a firearm by a felon and resisting and evading a police officer in connection with the shootout with Albuquerque police officers. https://bit.ly/3EC0lBC
On July 3, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police responded to a shooting at an apartment around 9:15 pm on the 400 block of Grove SE. They found a woman clinging to her life. She died at the hospital. https://bit.ly/3hPa79G
On July 1, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Esperanza McGee attempted to carjack a car by attacking the driver with a screwdriver. The man pulled out a gun and pointed it at her until the police were called. https://bit.ly/39jkwpo
On June 30, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police were looking for a suspect in a shooting that left Tylor Lord (26) dead in a rage road incident at 4701 Paseo Del Norte. https://bit.ly/3BB7Gja
On June 29, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, detectives were investigating a shooting that left Aaron Nead (22) shot and killed on the 800 Block of San Pedro Drive at 8:00 pm. https://bit.ly/2V4YMK3
On June 27, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jorge Chacon (37) was shot and killed in the parking lot of the Osuna Apartments at 5920 Osuna Rd. NE. https://bit.ly/3hXv96v
On June 25, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man with a rifle and a woman with a pistol robbed the Nusenda Credit Union on Juan Tubo and Candelaria. https://bit.ly/3gmLkZQ
On June 23, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Albuquerque Police Department detectives arrested 22-year-old Estevan Paiz in the shooting death of Emilio C de Baca near Western Trail and Unser Blvd. C de Baca was found with 6 gunshot wounds. https://bit.ly/3x9dsoE
On June 21, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police arrested Johana Quintana (31) for the shooting death of her boyfriend Kenny Rougemant (37) at the Motel 6 on Iliff. Quintana was punched in the face and strangled. https://bit.ly/36XxLek
On June 21, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man was found shot to death with two gunshot wounds on Vasser Drive in Nob Hill. https://bit.ly/3rKMHpO
On June 19, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police were investigating a shooting near Tramway and I-40. One person was taken to the hospital with injuries. https://bit.ly/3BzIfPe
On June 17, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police responded around 2:30 a.m. to gunfire at the Travelodge near Coors and Iliff NW. Officers found shell casings in the parking lot and Daniel Bustos (34) fatally injured. https://bit.ly/2UOX67O
On June 17, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police were called to a fight and shooting in the 120 block of Pennsylvania NE, just north of Central. They found Raymond Ortiz (29) injured. He died at the scene. https://bit.ly/3zkxv5z
On June 16, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police arrested Estevan Paz in the shooting death of Emilio C de Baca (22) on the 6400 Block of Western Trial NW. https://bit.ly/3jgqT2F
On June 16, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police found a man shot to death near the 6400 block of Western Trail NW. Police believe he may have been pushed out of car. He was covered with a yellow blanket. https://bit.ly/3teQkVO
On June 13, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, officers were dispatched around 6:30 p.m. to a shooting in the 500 block of Vassar SE. Police found Karl Jurisson (64) shot and lying in the street. He died at a hospital. https://bit.ly/3zkxv5z
On June 12, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, David “Flaco” Chavez (43) and Ednamay De La Rosa were charged with being felons in possession of a firearm. The complaint states the search of De La Rosa’s home turned up four firearms and various types of ammunition as well as a suppressor and a 50-round drum magazine. https://bit.ly/3yC93eU
On June 11, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, homicide detectives were investigating the shooting death of a man found in the parking lot of the Motel 1 on Candelaria rd. NE. https://bit.ly/3jHtfrB
On June 11, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, BCSO were looking for Ryan Dunn from Las Vegas, New Mexico after he shot at a deputy on the interstate. https://bit.ly/3BvzHI5
On June 11, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man was found shot to death in a home on the 7300 block of Blue Avena SW. https://bit.ly/3kXLZCG
On June 11, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police found a man shot to death while riding his motorcycle on Broadway and Coal. https://bit.ly/3kXLZCG
On June 10, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police arrested Ashton Butler (37) after several drivers called to report a man pointing a rifle at them on San Antonio and Louisiana NE. https://bit.ly/3DEw0St
On June 9, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man and woman were sitting in a parking lot at an apartment complex on Coors and Sequilia when Christopher Quintana attempted to steal their car. When the man refused to give him his car, Quintana shot him in the leg. https://bit.ly/3yuehJy
On June 9, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico on the 1500 block of Cornell Dr. SE, Simon Thais was taken into custody after threatening to harass and kill his ex-girlfriend Sierra Woods. He shot at homes and struck to cars. It is believed Woods was in the area of the shooting. He also sent photographs of his guns after the shooting to the father of Woods. When APD took him in, they seized one shotgun, one AR-15, 3 handguns and approximately 300 rounds of ammunition. https://bit.ly/3kBQnqE
On June 7, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a shooting and car crash left one man dead, a child injured, and a man critically injured with little chance of survival. Hours later, in an unrelated incident, police responded to a shooting on the 1500 block of Columbia Dr. SE. https://bit.ly/3taTk5s
On June 1, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police are looking for Sergio Valenzuela (31) after shooting and killing Rigo Morales at a house on Blake and Unser. He is also being accused of holding Morales’ girlfriend hostage but she was able to escape. https://bit.ly/3BTs7HJ
On May 29, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police were investigating a shooting that left one woman dead and two injured. The shooting took place on the 200 block of 63rd NM between Central and Avelon. The two that were injured were in critical condition. https://bit.ly/3y4ma8E
On May 28, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, detectives were investigating a shooting around 2:00 p.m. that left a man dead on the 8700 block of Spring Sage SW near Unser and Blake. More than a dozen people were outside a home crying and hugging each other. https://bit.ly/3xbp8bz
On May 28, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police were looking for Christian Mattock (19) after allegedly attempted to rob a woman at gunpoint near her home on Eubank and Montgomery. https://bit.ly/3pIYCDC
On May 27, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, deputies were investigating an accidental shooting of a man who shot himself while driving on Coors near Dennis Chavez. https://bit.ly/3wb7bZd
On May 26, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police arrested Daniel Morales for a string of armed robberies. The most current one was at the Starbucks on San Mateo and Cutler. https://bit.ly/3heTuTH
On May 21, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police were investigating a shooting that left one man dead. The shooting was a domestic dispute and the female is in custody. https://bit.ly/3dBP0FA
On May 18, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police identified the names of the two men found shot to death during a crash on May 7th at Carlisle and Interstate 40 as Thomas Gunn (39) and Lee Benson (28). https://bit.ly/3hocCi5
On May 18, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police arrested Manuel Ulibarri during a traffic stop. The officer found Ulibarri had misdemeanor warrants. When he was removed from his car, he had 390 unknown pills, $10,000.00 in cash, and an AK-47. https://bit.ly/3pXyEvX
On May 17, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, sheriffs arrested a 14-year-old boy after he stabbed a woman in the neck and stole her purse which had cash and a gun. The victim had previously been on social media showing pictures of money and a gun. https://bit.ly/3jCwpx0
On May 16, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police were looking for two suspects who fled after a shooting on Central West near Tramway where a man was found lying on the street with a gunshot wound to his chest. He succumbed to his injuries. https://bit.ly/3v7hTj7. Police identified the victim as Joshua Oliver (31). https://bit.ly/2UlR2TO
On May 15, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, authorities were investigating a triple homicide after a shooting inside a car that left three dead. Authorities arrested Richard Kuykendell who dropped the bullet riddled car at a Northeast hospital. The three dead men were members of the Aryan Brotherhood gang as is Kuykendell. Kuykendell was believed to have only killed one of the victims. Two of the victims were identified as Brandon Torres (44) and James Fisher (41). The third man had not yet been identified. https://bit.ly/3666plN
On May 3, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police charged Manuel Moreno (51) in the shooting death of a person nearby Coronado Park. https://bit.ly/3dBhiQF
On May 2, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police responded to an accidental shooting on Many Rd. SW. The shooting victim was taken to the hospital. https://bit.ly/3qHyPMA
On May 1, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, one person was shot and killed and another person detained after a shooting near Interstate 40 and Second St. https://bit.ly/3yjRDEd
On April 27, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jaylen Quinones (20) was charged with an open count of murder, armed robbery and tampering with evidence in the January shooting death of Johanna Montoya (23). Montoya was shot and killed and then run over in a drug deal gone bad. She was found with a wad of cash in one hand and a bag of white substance in the other. https://bit.ly/3w6AFrQ
On April 25, 2021 in Albuquerque New Mexico, Oscar Fuerte (39) was shot and killed by a female in a domestic dispute in the area of Lomas and Louisiana Blvd. https://bit.ly/2RPa03Z
On April 24, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police responded to a shooting on Locus NE. When they arrived, they rendered aid to a man who had been shot. The man succumbed to his injuries. https://bit.ly/3uvfvlJ
On April 24, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Rand Sanchez (22) was charged with one count of open murder and for shooting at a motor vehicle after he shot and killed Miguel- Gonzales-Muñoz on the corner of Bridge Blvd and Old Coors Rd. https://bit.ly/3vvpyIJ
On April 23, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Callie Garcia (30) was found shot and killed on Central Ave SE and Vermont St. She was found lifeless on the ground. https://bit.ly/3yPh6qb
On April 22, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a shooting occurred outside of Marble Brewery. The shooting was caused by a group of people who were not allowed inside. No one was hurt. One person was taken into custody. https://bit.ly/3bBPcUr
On April 21, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, one person was dead following a shooting in an Albuquerque park. At 12:45 a.m. officers responded to Presbyterian Hospital in response to a male suffering from a gunshot wound. He was brought to the hospital by his friends. https://bit.ly/3eNS56I
On April 21, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police shot and killed Juan James Cordova after being dispatched to the 10400 block of Coyote Canyon, N.M in Ventana Ranch for a domestic dispute in which a shot had been fired. https://bit.ly/3yHoFPs
On April 19, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Ali Assad (16) and Anthony Vigil (22) were shot and killed in a rollover crash on the West Side. The shooting occurred at 1932 Coors Blvd SW in front of the Valley Fence Co. Authorities found two males deceased from gunshot wounds. https://bit.ly/3tR29QI
On April 17, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police were responding to two different shootings on Menaul Blvd. Police do not believe the shootings were related. Due to the severity of one of the shootings, it is being treated as a homicide. https://bit.ly/3wI6HdV
On April 17, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico two teenagers were shot and killed. They have been identified as Miguel Sanchez (18) and Ryan Saavedra (18). The incident occurred at Westgate Heights park west of Unser and Arenal. https://bit.ly/3ujqYEY
On April 16, 2021 in Albuquerque New Mexico, police were on the scene of two separate shootings near Menaul Blvd. and the Big I. Police say the shooting happened within five minutes of each other at the Quality Inn and Ramada Hotel at 2:30 a.m. Police do not believe the shootings were related. Both victims were taken to the hospital in critical condition. https://bit.ly/3brV7eI
On April 16, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Bernalillo Sheriff’s department says two people held a man at gun point and stole his car. They then went to the victim’s home to burglarize it where one suspect, Joseph Jeantete (29), was arrested by the police after sending the police on a highspeed car chase in the man’s stolen car. https://bit.ly/3hvEgeL
On April 10, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police responded to a shooting at Constitution and Park that left a man in critical condition. https://bit.ly/3ySyFW2
On April 8, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police responded to a shooting at the Mesa Verde Apartments on Eubank near Montgomery. https://bit.ly/3wQTxLt
On April 7, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Nathan Peco (18), Alex Vellejos (19), and Rudy Orozco (19) were arrested after shooting and killing Jeff Baca (38) as well as injuring and wounding a woman and two teenage girls during a fight about music that was being played in a home on the 600 block of Arno S.E. https://bit.ly/2TtBCw5
On April 7, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, it was discovered that BCSO had kept the public from knowing about three homicides with firearms. Those killed were Yohaira Rodriguez (30) Jose Garcia (21) and Francine Gonzales (36). https://bit.ly/3i4Skwd
On April 6, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, detectives identified three people who had been shot and killed in the past two weeks as Michael McCoy (41), Carrera Flores (33) and Able Mares (22). https://bit.ly/3vF901i
On March 30, 2021, Albuquerque New Mexico, police responded to a shooting on the 1000 block of Louisiana. They found a man shot to death. https://bit.ly/3d7gljb
On March 27, in Albuquerque New Mexico, Neil Green (26) was shot and killed. Vincent Green (26) James Apodaca (47) and Daniel Acosta (26) were all injured by a homeowner in a failed attempt to rob his home. https://bit.ly/3g0GO3T
On March 27, 2021, In Albuquerque New Mexico, police were investigating a shooting that left one man dead and two more injured on the 5700 block of Central off Gibson and Washington. https://bit.ly/3sdRQ8l
On March 24, 2021, in Albuquerque New Mexico, police were investigating a shooting on Central and Rio Grande that left a woman critically injured. https://bit.ly/3d22Gda
On March 23, 2021, in Albuquerque New Mexico, a man was shot on East Central. He is not expected to survive. https://bit.ly/2OE52Wq He succumbed to his injuries. https://bit.ly/3fYmf8i
On March 19, 2021, in Albuquerque New Mexico, Manuel Vargas (24) was arrested after shooting and killing Dominic Lueras (39). Court records show that he was on conditions of release and was not allowed to possess a firearm. The shooting occurred at Sun Pointe Park Apartments near Montgomery and Carlisle. The two men got in an argument and exchanged gun fire. Lueras’ girlfriend pulled out her handgun and started shooting at Vargas as he was running away. https://bit.ly/3d1YSIU
On March 13, 2021, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, a mother identified her teenage son, Alex Jackson, as the homicide victim who was shot and killed at Club Rio Rancho. He was 15 years old and the second child to die by gun violence this week in New Mexico. https://bit.ly/3fPCOTL
On March 10, 2021, in Albuquerque, New Mexico police were investigating the second fatal shooting in a week at the Coronado Mall. https://bit.ly/3sNr07Y
On March 10, 2021, in Rio Rancho New Mexico, detectives were investigating a shooting death on the shuttered grounds of a country club. Earlier, police had found a person shot to death with multiple gunshot wounds on the golf course. https://bit.ly/39BJnp6
On March 8, 2021 in Albuquerque New Mexico, police were asking the public for information about an incident with a bullet on February 21, 2021. At around 8:00 pm outside of Tucano’s Brazilian Grill, a woman was injured when a bullet fell out of the sky. https://bit.ly/3mfDmTV
On March 8, 2021 in Albuquerque New Mexico, police were searching for a suspect after a teenager was shot and killed at the Coronado Mall. https://bit.ly/3cLjkO9
On March 8, 2021, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a driver took himself to the hospital after being shot by a police officer at a traffic stop. https://bit.ly/3mdoi9o
On March 5, 2021, in Albuquerque New Mexico, a 15-year-old was arrested on suspicion of shooting and killing Aeriala Mallen (21) and Jessica Casaus Lucero (31), and for shooting and injuring Stephen Mitchell. https://bit.ly/2OeQCM3
On February 20, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police shot and killed a man on San Mateo. They were trying to get him out of the roadway where drivers were swerving so that they wouldn’t hit him. During the confrontation with police, he charged them several times. After failing to stop him with a taser, the police shot and killed him. https://bit.ly/3bIzrdv
On February 18, 20201 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Robert Alderete was charged and sentenced in federal court for being a felon in possession of a firearm. https://bit.ly/3c0tJF6
On February 13, 2021, in Albuquerque, New Mexico an officer was taken to a hospital after getting into a gunfight with Johnny Ray Gallegos (33). It was unclear if it was gravel or shrapnel debris that injured him in the face during the shootout. https://bit.ly/3kv4gqa
On February 11, 2021, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police were investigating 4 homicides in 36 hours. Three of which were with gunshot wounds. In the first case, police responded to a shooting in Southwest Albuquerque where a man was found shot to death in the street. On the same day, police responded to the shooting death of Elias Otero (24) on the 400 block of Timothy BLVD. A day earlier, police responded to a shooting that left one man dead and a woman injured. (See above below). https://bit.ly/2ZZ2i7U
On February 10, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, detectives were investigating a shooting at an apartment at 4601 Carlisle NE that left one man killed and a woman injured. https://bit.ly/3pY1I56
On January 22, 2021, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, one man was shot and killed and another mortally wounded in a shooting in Northeast Albuquerque. https://bit.ly/3u1pjVA
On January 20, 2021, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Cisco Casano-Aires was arrested after allegedly robbing at least three postal workers at gun point. In 2018, he had previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit and armed robbery in the death of Aliyah Garcia (18). https://bit.ly/3bY5mIO
In January 18, 2021, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Dennis Valdez (32) was found shot to death at a Motel 6 on Avenida Cesar Chavez near interstate 25.
On January 18, 2021, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, officers responded to an early morning call on East Central after the Shot Spotter gunshot detection system was detected. The responding officers found a female victim with a gunshot wound. She succumbed to her injuries. https://bit.ly/364VNUE
On January, 14, 2021 Mark Salono (37) was shot and killed in an apparent road rage incident on Central Avenue. The killer fled the scene and has not been found. https://bit.ly/37ksjTi
On January 13, 2021, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police identified the victims from a triple shooting at the La Quinta Inn at 5241 San Antonio NE near interstate 25 as Mark Padilla (57) and Josh Archulteta (33). Padilla’s body was found inside a room while Archuleta’s was found in a vehicle. Two other men were found with gunshot wounds. https://bit.ly/2NwczFM
On January 1, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Devone Warner (21) and Markel Ann Zubia (21) were arrested after a string of armed robberies at malls in Albuquerque. https://bit.ly/3bsrau5
On December 31, 2020, in Albuquerque, New Mexico two men were shot and killed in two separate instances. Raul Martinez (37) was shot and killed after attempting to carjack a vehicle on the 4000 block of Carlisle NE. Carlos Montano (45) was shot to death in the early morning after a fight brock out at the Maverick station on Jefferson NE. https://bit.ly/3aKCzqd
On December, 20, 2020, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, detectives were investigating a shooting after a fight broke out in Southeast Albuquerque. One man was injured and another killed. https://bit.ly/3kiEHbC
On December 16, 2020, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, detectives were investigating a man who had been tied up and shot to death in a Northwest Albuquerque home. https://bit.ly/3qLow9d
On December 14, 2020, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Derick Garcia (32) was arrested after shooting an FBI agent in the arm, being a felon in possession of a firearm and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence. Denise Herrera (35) was also arrested for being a drug user in possession of a firearm. https://bit.ly/3kbHcwk
On December 9, 2020, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police found Edmmy Bautista-Carrera (24) shot to death in the parking lot of the Mountain View Apartments complex in SE Albuquerque. https://bit.ly/3qKwQ9n
On November 30, 2020, in Bernalillo County, sheriff detectives were investigating the shooting death of 32-yer-old Jamie Roman who was shot by a man who claims he shot Roman in self-defense after he was assaulted by him with a machete at an ATM machine. https://bit.ly/2Jndw1A
On November 26, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, homicide detectives charged Christopher Montoya with first degree murder charges of the shooting death of 36-year-old Elizabeth Montoya in Northeast Albuquerque. Montoya has a long criminal history including receiving a stolen firearm and domestic violence charges. https://bit.ly/2L53Ucl
On November 26, 2020, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a woman was transported to the hospital in critical condition after being shot at a gas station at the intersection of Lomas and Louisiana. https://bit.ly/2XE4hgH
On November 19, 2020, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, detectives responded to a shooting on the 6400 block of Franciscan N.E. after a woman was found shot to death in her home. https://bit.ly/35mBKAN
On November 18, 2020, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 25-year-old Brandon Candaleria and Steven Cadalaria were arrested for the shooting and murder for Luciano Montoya in front of the 7-year-old son of his ex-girlfriend. https://bit.ly/3ooURBO
On November 17, 2020, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man was found shot to death in Southeast Albuquerque. https://bit.ly/3okmH1M
On November 12, 2020, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Albuquerque police said 21-year-old Tommy Hutchison was shot and killed after his body was found shot multiple times on the 6300 block of Silver Sky. Police are investigating his death as a homicide. https://bit.ly/3anBYuE
On November 9, 2020, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a loss prevention officer was shot while trying to stop a shoplifter at Dillard’s Department Store in the Cottonwood mall. https://bit.ly/2VZ8A5p
On November 8, 2020, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, sheriff’s office deputies arrested 76-year-old Lee Jensen for shooting and killing his 75-year-old sister in a home on Apple Ranch. Deputies had previously been to the home in August after Jensen had threatened to kill his sister. https://bit.ly/3m3A6cQ
On November 5, 2020, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a mother and son were behind bars after being accused of several armed robberies of fast-food eateries over the past month. Estevan Hernandez (20) and Nicole Martinez (38) are each charged with five counts of armed robbery and conspiracy. https://bit.ly/3lkoRMH
On November 4, 2020, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a murder-suicide occurred at the Circle Apartments. 28-year-old Brandon Ray shot and killed 24-year-old Alyson Weston and then killed himself. https://bit.ly/2WsX3fe
On October 29, 2020, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police were called to a double shooting at North Domingo Baca Park. Two shooting victims were taken to the hospital. 22-year-old Elijah Mirabel succumbed to his injuries. An APD spokesperson did not provide information on the other shooting victim. https://bit.ly/2IyDRJ5
On October 27, 2020, a man died of a gunshot wound after allegedly shooting himself inside of a car during a SWAT stand-off near the Cottonwood Mall. https://bit.ly/38wVt3a
On October 16, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police shut down streets around the downtown Imperial Inn Motel after there were reports of shots fired. After repeated attempts to get the man to surrender he was shot and killed by the police. https://bit.ly/2Hf6wCc
On October 14, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police were dispatched to a shooting at the Blakes Lotaburger on Carlisle near I-40. Two victims were taken to UNM hospital. One of the victims died of his injuries. https://bit.ly/356nT1I
On October 11 2020, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, officers were called to a shooting at 7:00 a.m. When they arrived at the scene, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. Police located the shooting suspect at a building nearby. A SWAT team and crisis negotiators were at the scene for several hours before the suspect was arrested. https://bit.ly/36jHtXJ
On October 1, 2020, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, detectives were looking for 51-year-old Jeremy Velasquez. Velasquez is accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend multiple times in the head near a homeless shelter. Crime Stoppers released a statement saying, “Velasquez has an active felony warrant for attempted murder. He should be considered armed and dangerous.” https://bit.ly/2Ik6s5d
On September 29, 2020, the Albuquerque Police Department investigated a double homicide where two people were found shot and killed in an apartment in Southeast Albuquerque. The shooter claimed self-defense. https://bit.ly/2Hnn5fh
On September 26, 2020, police arrested a man for a shooting at a college apartment complex. The victim was transported to the hospital. Later, police also arrested Kyle Brandon, 20, after shooting out of a moving vehicle. https://bit.ly/35euiXC
On September 26, 2020, Albuquerque Police made 36 arrests during a crime sweep. Many of those arrested had a history of gun violence. They made 20felonly arrests and recovered 9 firearms. https://bit.ly/3dGONzO
On September 24, 2020, police responded to a call of shots fired at a car wash on Coors Blvd. A short time later police responded to a call in the South Valley where a 16-year-old was found shot and killed in a vehicle outside the home and another individual was injured. https://bit.ly/2IKIW18
On September 17, 2020, Robert Benjamin Nelson, 28, was charged with the attempted murder of a New Mexico State Police officer after allegedly shooting and wounding the officer west of Albuquerque. https://bit.ly/35epgtT
On September 11, 2020, Cory Gabriella, 39, was arrested after he fired a pistol at State Police during a car chase. Gabriella drove into oncoming traffic and crashed multiple officer’s vehicles. At least two vehicles were struck by gunfire. https://bit.ly/3lYjvrd
On September 30, 2020, Dakota “Outlaw” Brisco was arrested for shooting and killing his two friends, Eric Carbajal, 36, and Nathan Garcia, 39. He then torched their bodies in a car. In addition, Brisco tried to carjack two women at gunpoint and broke into a woman’s home, fired a gun at her and stole her car. An 11-day manhunt ensued from Albuquerque to Las Cruces where he was arrested at an immigration checkpoint. https://bit.ly/3jc4mRj
On September 3, 2020 detectives arrested Jay Jay Bennet who is accused of helping to shoot and kill Donnie “DJ” Brandon. Luis Ayala, 17, and Armando Rodriguez, 18, were previously arrested. According to the report, Brandon was shot multiple times point blank during a gun sale that ended in his death. https://bit.ly/3o8wokr
On August 28, 2020, David Carr, 34, who is a member of the right-wing militia group, The Three Percenters, was released on a GPS monitor after being arrested earlier in the month for intimidating a witness with a firearm from the Oñate protests. https://bit.ly/3o5IYR8
On August 24, 2020, David Sanchez, 46, allegedly fired shots at BCSO. BCSO returned fire and shot and killed Sanchez. Sanchez suffered from mental illness. His wife had previously obtained a temporary restraining order after he threatened her with a baseball bat. https://bit.ly/3nVAJqR
On August 20,2020, police arrested Carlos Moya, 44. He is accused of fatally shooting his brother-in-law, Jorge Gonzalez-Cera, 55, in front of his children during a family dispute. He had a restraining order against him. The shooting occurred near Hanover, NM, a few blocks from Coors and I-40. https://bit.ly/3lUcuHY
On August, 19, 2020, police responded to a shooting near Central and Coors. One person was dead and another injured. https://bit.ly/3nWEBYI
On August 14, 2020, a man was shot on the block of 7800 East Central. He was transported to UNM hospital where he died from his injuries. https://bit.ly/2T7qOjH
On August 14, 2020, a female brought an injured male to an Albuquerque Fire Rescue Station. He had been shot. Police launched a homicide investigation after he succumbed to his injuries. https://bit.ly/2Hg5YMn
On August 11, 2020, police fatally shot and killed 50-year-old Ken Reiss. Reiss was a beloved member of the community and the co-owner of the local bar Carraro and Joes Place. Protestors took to the streets in response to the police shooting. https://bit.ly/3j6dAyc
On August 10, 2020, police responded to a fight between neighbors in Taylor Ranch. An altercation ensued and police shot and killed one of the neighbors, Jose Vallejos. https://bit.ly/3kjenxz
On August 8, 2020, Donnie DJ Brandon was shot and killed at a park near I-40 and Juan Tabo. Police found a man shot in the street and not breathing. On August 12, 2020, police arrested Luis Ayala, 17, and Armondo Rodriguez, 18. They were charged with an open count of murder, robbery with a weapon and aggravated assault. On Snapchat they were identified as Gucci and Sleepy. https://bit.ly/37cG8nz
On August 4, 2020, a man was shot at Wendy’s NE. Officers were at the Wendy’s near Mountain and Juan Tabo trying to gather information on where exactly the shooting took place. Police said it appears the suspect is an acquaintance of the victim. Information is limited at this time. https://bit.ly/3nYI7lq
On July 18, 2020, a man died by suicide in his car. https://bit.ly/33ZvvCy
On July 28, 2020, five people were injured in a shooting in a rural stretch near the Albuquerque Dragway. No suspects as of report. https://bit.ly/2H2GZfx
On July 28, 2020, Ahmond Bridges, 36, shot and killed Michael Baisben as he stepped in front of Bridges shooting with Baisben at onlookers at an East Central Hotel. Bridges was charged with 6 counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and 2 counts of tampering evidence. https://bit.ly/34Ws9j8
On July 26, 2020, at Central, west of Tramway, a shooting left one man dead. Two men were physically battering a 3rd male. The two suspects then shot at onlookers. https://bit.ly/312gnm7
On July 26, 2020, Lawrence Lopez, 19, has been charged with three counts of armed robbery. He pulled a gun and robbed an employee at the Big 5 near San Mateo and Menaul. He then pulled a gun on two teens and demanded their cell phones. He was found using the Find My IPhone app on the cell phones. https://bit.ly/2STH8oh
On July 25, 2020, an unidentified motorcyclist was shot in a road rage incident on I-25. A small group of motorcyclists were traveling I-25 when an unknown person began shooting at them. https://bit.ly/3jUhLP3
On July 21, 2020, a man was found dead after reports of gunshots near Old Coors and Los Altos SW. Officers are considering this a road rage incident. https://bit.ly/376Iyny
On July 19, 2020, Kanelynn Pouges, 25, was charged with a murder of July 12th shooting at a Target at Lomas and Eubanks over a meth pipe. He is charged with murder, conspiracy and tampering with evidence in the death of Nickolas Tenorio (29). https://bit.ly/2STV7KP
On July 9, 2020, FBI and police were looking for a man driving a white Ford Mustang convertible who robbed a teller at gunpoint at the Bank of the West inside the Smith’s store on 4 th St. NW.
On July 9, 2020, Mario Garcia, 28, shot a random shot towards Los Altos Skate Park at Lomas and Eubanks striking a 7-year-old boy in the neck. His truck plates were seen in the park surveillance footage. He was arrested. A search of his apartment a handgun, ammunition and magazines were recovered. https://bit.ly/2GQEP37
On July 5, 2020 Julio Rascan, 22, Angel Ochoa, 19, Marcos Macia, 27, and Brandi Lucero, 30, have all been charged with an open count of murder, aggravated battery, kidnapping, false imprisonment and tampering with evidence in the May 26 death of Isiah Hill, 18. According to the report, Hill was hogtied, shot in the head and left of the east side of the Sandia Mountains. https://bit.ly/3jZ1vMx
On July 3, 2020, an employee at Simply Diego’s pet store asked a customer to wear a face mask. At which point the customer said twice to the employee, “Are you sure you sure you’re going to make me wear a mask?” the customer said while pointing to his gun. Report was taken. https://bit.ly/2IvqedL
On July 2, 2020, Joshua Martinez, 25, is charged with an open count of murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the death of his uncle, Curtis Martinez, 48. Martinez shot his uncle in the head. He claimed that his uncle tried to run him over. However, surveillance videos do not show that his life was in danger. https://bit.ly/2Fzd
On June 30, 2020, Teryn Kurtz, 48, and Levon King, 29, were killed at a house party in SE Albuquerque. A third victim was not identified. No arrests have been made. https://bit.ly/2SOeNzG
On June 25, 2020, a man was found shot to death inside a vehicle near Carlisle and Menaul. https://bit.ly/311eVQO
On June 24, 2020, Johnny Fajard, 31, was found shot to death on Barreles and Cromwell. https://bit.ly/311eVQO
On June 16, 2020, Steven Baca was arrested for shooting a protestor at a protest to remove a statue of Oñate. Minutes earlier he had thrown a female protestor on the ground. Armed militia were also present at the protest. https://bit.ly/36Xpbxf
On June 11, 2020, Albuquerque Police arrested 15-year-old Adam Herrera in connection with a shooting that injured five people on May 14th at the Aspen Ridge Apartment complex. After obtaining a search warrant for his apartment, police found ammunition but no firearm. https://bit.ly/3lDOaK7
On June 6, 2020, seven-year-old Michael Betz Jr was shot in the chest at 7111 Acton Ct NW in Ventana Ranch. The boy’s parents transported him to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. https://bit.ly/3jV1oBL
On June 5, 2020, Albuquerque Police responded to a shooting at Daniels Funeral Home where a man walked in and shot the victim. The victim was transported to the hospital with non-life threating injuries.
On June 5, 2020, police officers shot a man in the head at the Tanoan County Club Community. The father of the man had called 911 and told dispatch that his son had a mental disorder, had not taken his medication and had not slept for two days. The man allegedly came after the police with a knife when he was shot. https://bit.ly/3dwXBbH
On June 3, 2020, 115 handguns and 35 rifles were stolen from JCI Firearms. https://bit.ly/2Idh0Tj
On June 2, 2020, a man was found shot in the chest on Sand Pedro and Central. He was taken to the hospital and is listed in critical condition. https://bit.ly/311Pxuh
On June 1, 2020, shots were fired at a protest for George Floyd in downtown Albuquerque. In addition, dozens of firearms were stolen from a nearby store. https://www.abqjournal.com/1461863/riot-breaks-out-following-peaceful-protest.html
March 27, 2020 – Kevin Vigil, 26, and Timothy Martinez, 26, were arrested for shooting from a vehicle at bystanders while intoxicated. SOURCE: Albuquerque Journal, March 27, 2020
March 26, 2020 – Juan “Bones” Jones, UFC light heavyweight champion, was charged with DWI and negligent us of a firearm after reports of hearing a gunshot in the neighborhood. Spent round was outside his running vehicle. SOURCE: Albuquerque Journal, March 26, 2020
March 19, 2020 – Man joking around shot and killed his 13 year old cousin (who was sitting on a couch) near the 300 block of Rhode Island NE. SOURCE: Albuquerque Journal, March 19, 2020
March 18, 2020 – Domingo Lago, 45 years old, self-inflicted a gunshot at Macaroni Grill in Albuquerque. SOURCE: Albuquerque Journal, March 25, 2020
March 17, 2020 – Mark Bentacu, 30 years old, fatally shot Javier Solis Marrufo, 51 years old, at SE Albuquerque gas station in front of his son. SOURCE: Albuquerque Journal, March 24, 2020
March 14, 2020 – One dead, 3 wounded including 2 teenage girls, in a shooting near Broadway and Coal at 4 a.m. SOURCE: Albuquerque Journal, March 14, 2020
March 3, 2020 – Man shot by BCSO police who was armed with a gun walking along side I-40. SOURCE: Albuquerque Journal, Feb 14, 2020
March 2, 2020 – Man shot dead by gunshot 10000 block of 2nd St. SOURCE: Albuquerque Journal, March 2, 2020
March 1, 2020 – Woman with gunshot wound to face at 10600 villa Bella NW. SOURCE: Albuquerque Journal, March 1, 2020
Feb. 22, 2020 – Fatal shooting of Omar Echenique, 61 yo, in SE Albuquerque took place at Louisiana Blvd. and Kathryn Ave. SOURCE: KOAT, Feb. 22, 2020
Feb. 21, 2020 – Michael Sanchez, 34, was shot and killed during an attempted robbery outside a West side bar. SOURCE: Albuquerque Journal, Feb. 29, 2020
Feb. 21, 2020 – Gunshots were fired into Cesar Chavez School after the occupants of two vehicles were shooting at each other. Students apparently did not want to speak to officers since they did not have a good relationship with the police. SOURCE: Albuquerque Journal, Feb. 26, 2020
Tues, Feb. 11, 2020 – 16 yo male brought guns and ammunition in his vehicle to Southwest Alb. High School. He has placed under house arrest and will be drug tested. SOURCE: Albuquerque Journal, Feb. 14, 2020
Friday, Feb. 7, 2020 – Gerald Juarez, 34, was booked into MDC after shooting at two vehicles two innocent bystanders, one critically. SOURCE: Albuquerque Journal, Feb. 8, 2020
Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020 – Three people were injured in Clovis, NM, two 21 yo men and a 19 yo men by a shooting. SOURCE: U.S. News Feb 2, 2020
On January 29, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM, Lawrence Howard, age 29, was found dead on Kathryn St. SE with a gunshot wound to the head. SOURCE: ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL
Jevyn Steadman, 14 yo, was charged with shooting. Gun stolen from a friend of Steadman’s father.
On January 27, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM, Dean George Romero, age 26, was arrested after a two hour standoff. APD used a bean bag gun to arrest him. SOURCE: SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN
On January 26, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM, three schools were to shelter in place after a shooting in nearby Monterey Manor Apt. Individual is in custody. SOURCE: ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL
On January 26, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM, two female UNM athletes of unknown ages, were shot in the leg and ankle at a party of men’s Lobo basketball player JaQuan Lyle. SOURCE: ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL
On January 26, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM, Phillip Quintel, age 35, was shot and killed outside the Kimo Theatre. SOURCE: ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL
On January 24, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM, Roman Craig, age 26, pointed a gun at officers on I-25 and was shot and injured. SOURCE: ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL
On January 23, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM, Daniel Montoya, age 31, and James Gonzales, age 21, shot at home at 1600 Casa Florida. SOURCE: ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL
On January 23, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM, a woman, unknown age, was shot and knifed in at Sun Point Apt. SOURCE: ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL
On January 17, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM, a homeowner shot burglar Felix Yazzie, age 22. SOURCE: ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL
On January 17, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM, stolen guns and drugs were recovered from a vehicle that people were shooting from. Two vehicles crashed, no one was injured. SOURCE: ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL
On January 16, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM, Fernando De Leon, age 63, died by suicide, after shooting and killing Reuben Baca, also age 63, and a dog near 7000 Eubank. SOURCE: ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL
On January 6, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM, police shot and killed Orlando Abeyta, age 23, who was waving a BB gun at bus riders near Central and San Pedro. SOURCE: ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL
On January 3, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM, Latisha Nieto, age 34, was shot at Sun Point Apt. No details. SOURCE: ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL
On January 1, 2020, 22-year-old Vincent Romero of Tucumcari was shot in NW Albuquerque. No details. SOURCE: ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL
On November 30, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a deputy shot a person at a traffic stop. No deputies were injured, and the person shot is expected to recover. The deputy stopped a van with three people inside it at a Walgreens parking lot. The deputy perceived a threat of some kind and asked for assistance. He shot someone inside the vehicle. The investigation is in its preliminary stages. SOURCE: ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL
On November 24, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man and a woman were shot when a dispute in Rosewood Mobile Home Park erupted in gunfire. The police believe a teenager was hit when a stray bullet went through the wall of his hoe hitting him in his bac k while he slept. The boy is listed in critical but stable condition and the man and woman suffered injuries that were not life threatening. SOURCE: ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL
On November 21, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police arrived at the scene of a car crash and found that the driver of the car that crashed into another car had been shot multiple times. SOURCE: ABUQUERQUE JOURNAL
On November 21, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jacqueline Vigil, age 55, was shot and killed. She was inside her car going to the gym. This appeared to be a robbery attempt. It is not clear if the two men involved tried to rob her or wanted to steal her car. SOURCE: KOAT
On November 21, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Mateo Lopez and Julius Cortez stole a pair of earpods and $100 from a student at Rio Grande High School at gunpoint. A third student, Jessie Trujillo, was charged with conspiracy to commit armed robbery. The Bernalillo County Swat Team was called in to clear the school and put a lockdown into effect. SOURCE: KRQE NEWS
On November 19, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a 40-year-old man was killed in a fight at an Econo Lodge. An employee found the man when he was cleaning motel rooms. SOURCE: KOAT NEWS
On November 12, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Isaiah Martinez, age 17, was shot and killed. Early indications appear consistent with an accidental shooting. Martinez was found shot inside a home and died at the hospital. Police did not say if they believed Martinez accidentally shot himself or if he was shot by someone else. SOURCE: ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL
On November 10, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, officers were sent to the Siegel Select Motel in response to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from at least one gunshot wound. No information has been released regarding a suspect. SOURCE: ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL
On October 25, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Raymond Tahod, age 27, was shot and killed by police officers. Police officers had responded to reports of a carjacking. Two men had entered a vehicle. The police attempted to pull it over. The passenger got out of the vehicle and confronted the officers. The officers fired, killing Tahod. A firearm was found next to his body. SOURCE: ABUQUERQUE JOURNAL
On October 23, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Nathan Salcido, age 44, was killed. No further information was available. SOURCE: ABUQUERQUE JOURNAL
On October 18, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Cayla Campos’, age 21, vehicle was sprayed with bullets with a round striking her before she crashed into a neighboring home. She was playing a game with her boyfriend at a park when they saw two people robbing someone in a car. She was leaving in her car when multiple shots were fired into her vehicle. SOURCE: ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL
On October 14, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Daniel James Wood, age 29, was shot and killed by a SWAT team. Police officers were called to a domestic disturbance at an apartment complex. When they arrived, they encountered a man with a gun. The SWAT team was called out and entered the home and shot Wood. SOURCE: ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL
On October 9, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, DeAndre Garcia, age 20, was shot and killed at Eagle Ranch apartments. Garcia was staying with a girl who was having problems with an ex-boyfriend. The ex-boyfriend showed up and shots were fired numerous times through the front door hitting Garcia. Garcia was a musician who was always playing his guitar. SOURCE: ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL
On October 4, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, someone in a passing vehicle opened fire on a state police officer who was conducting a traffic stop. No one was injured in the shooting and no suspects are in custody. SOURCE: ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL
On September 29, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a shooting victim died at the hospital. Officers were initially dispatched to multiple calls from neighbors of shots being fired. SOURCE: ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL
On September 20, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Leopoldo Jacquez, age 33, was shot to death by Donovan Santiago, age 17. Jacquez as trying to help a teenage girl being choked and beaten at a bus stop. SOURCE: ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL
On September 19, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police discovered three family members dead, another wounded and two others outside wounded at an Albuquerque mobile home park. The victims included Daniel Baca, a 17-year-old father, his mother, Christine Baca, 36 years old, his grandmother, Manuelita Sotelo, 77 years old, and his cousin Victoria Cereceres, 16 years old. SOURCE: ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL
On September 18, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Kenneth Sondergard, 36 years old, shot at deputies, injuring two others. Sondergard told detectives that he believed he was the victim of home invasion and shot through the front door. The detectives were executing a search warrant in reference to methamphetamine being sold from Sondergard’s residence. SOURCE: ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL
On September 17, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the police department is investigating a shooting. Officers located a victim suffering from a single gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the hospital where he is expected to survive. SOURCE: ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL
On September 8, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man first believed to have been killed in a crash was found to have a gunshot wound to the head. SOURCE: ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL
On September 8, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man was shot and killed inside an apartment building. No suspects are in custody. SOURCE: ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL
On April 28, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man was shot and later died at the hospital. Police have identified him as Aaron Murphy, age 21. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On April 23, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jose Hernandez, age 47, was shot and killed by Xavier Zamora, age 17. Hernandez was a longtime postal worker and a veteran. He tried to stop a fight between Zamora and his mother. The teenager shot him and fled. He was found after a two-day manhunt at a residence and taken into custody without incident. Source: Washington Post
On April 21, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, two people were shot. Jason Brown, age 38, was taken to the hospital where he later died. A woman, who was also shot, suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Source: KOB4
On April 18, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, an armed robbery suspect who reportedly fired first was shot and wounded by at least one officer following a home invasion. The suspect was shot during an encounter with police after officers responded to a call about an occupant of a residence being robbed at gunpoint. Source: Associated Press
On April 16, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Salvador Gallegos, age 40, was shot and killed. No further information was available. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On April 16, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Francisco Ledezmay, age 25, was charged with shooting a woman at or from a motor vehicle. The woman had been shot four times but is expected to survive. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On April 15, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police went to a shooting call where they found Anthon Cortez, age 39, dead with a gunshot wound to the chest. No further information was available. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On April 15, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Steven Beck, age 27, shot and killed Cody Raver, age 33. Police say the incident started when Beck attacked two men in the parking lot of the skate park and a fight broke out. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On April 8, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Martin Maestas, age 15, was shot and killed. According to police, the boy died at the scene. No further information was available. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On April 8, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, officers were called to a shooting. In an apparent murder-suicide, Cecily Corazon, age 43, was shot and killed. Detectives believe Anthony D’Agostino, age 47, killed Corazon and then killed himself. Source: Albuquerque News
On April 7, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Diamond Williams, age 8, was shot inside a home where she later died. It is unclear whether the shooting was a homicide or accidental. Source: KOB4
On April 6, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Raymond Aragon, age 57, and Angelo Vigil, age 23, were accused of shooting and killing Carlos Armijo, age 42. Armijo’s body was found in the driveway of his home. Friends of Armijo told police a fight between the led to the shooting. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On April 5, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Pedro Escalante was shot by police. Police say he had stolen a car and had pointed a gun at them. Escalante survived the shooting and is facing charges. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On April 2, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Eric Apisa, age 19, was shot and killed by his best friend, Zachary Hammond, age 18. Hammond jokingly pointed the gun at Apisa’s face in the driveway of his home. He said they had pointed guns at each other multiple times, just to “mess around.” The bullet hit Apisa who died later at the hospital. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On April 1, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police detectives investigated after a man was shot and critically injured at a motel. Officers arrived at the scene and began providing first aid to a male with multiple gunshot wounds. He was in critical condition. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On March 17, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, James Porter, age 27, was shot and killed by a rideshare driver on I-25. According to the police, the driver and two passengers got into a confrontation before the driver fired a shot. Officers arrived at the scene to find Porter lying on the ground with a gunshot wound to the chest. He was declared dead at the scene. Source: KOB4
On March 15, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police are looking for a suspect after a woman was shot in the neck at an apartment complex. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On March 14, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Russell Spencer, age 17, Scott Spencer, age 19, and Alex Wilson, age 17, were arrested in connection with the killing of Evyn Scott, age 15. Scott was allegedly lured into a car and driven to the mountains before he was thrown onto the road and shot multiple times. Russell Spencer and Scott knew each other. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On March 11, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Mario Morales was shot by Andrea Jenkins, age 40, and Delilah Moya, age 36. Morales will likely be paralyzed due to a bullet hitting his spinal cord. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On March 11, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police arrested Justin Harwood for shooting and killing his girlfriend, Genie Castillo, age 36. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On March 10, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Michael Baitz, age 25, was charged with shooting at or from a motor vehicle and aggravated assault. A man called 911 and said he was following a driver who had shot at him and his daughter. Baitz was later taken into custody. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On March 6, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man was in critical condition after a shooting. He was taken to a hospital and remained in critical condition after the shooting. No further information was available. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On February 27, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Amanda Madrid, who was in her thirties, was shot and killed outside a discount store. She and her mother were buying groceries when they were confronted by a woman who shot Madrid in the head. The mother said her daughter knew the shooter because they had been in prison together. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On February 26, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Freeman Watson, age 55, shot himself in a Motel 6. Police evacuated hotel guests and brought in a crisis negotiation team. When they entered his room, they found him dead. Source: Santa Fe New Mexican
On February 18, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Leroy Zamora, age 43, was shot and killed in the parking lot of the Crossroads Motel. No arrests have been made. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On February 14, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Tanner Barnes, age 21, said he was shot after merging onto I-25 towards downtown Albuquerque. Barnes said a woman was driving, and a man sat in the passenger’s seat, holding a gun. Barnes said the bullet went through the door of his car and he was struck in his leg. Source: Santa Fe New Mexican
On February 14, 2019, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Joshua Owen, age 16, fired a single gunshot in a hallway at Cleveland High School. The school was evacuated and classes cancelled. He is facing three counts: attempted murder, unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon, and unlawful possession of a handgun. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On February 14, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jose Rolando was shot while riding in a car. He was in the passenger seat when another car pulled up next to them and opened fire. Rolando’s friend, Evan Armstrong, was driving the car and said it was struck twice. Source: KOB4
On February 10, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Felix Villaneuva, age 20, fired shots at a man in the face in what police are calling an act of road rage. One of the bullets went through the windshield and hit the man. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On January 30, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Roman Ruiz, 25 years old, was shot and killed. Police say firefighters were on a rescue call when they found Ruiz’s body. He had been shot in the chest. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On January 17, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man is in critical condition after police said he was shot. Someone called 911 and told the dispatcher they were taking a man who had been shot to the hospital. He was listed in critical condition. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On January 14, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jesus Lopez, 27 years old, and James Ronquillo, 24 years old, were shot and killed. The two men, who were best friends, were shot at a 24-hour Circle K gas station when visiting Lopez’s older brother who was the assistant manager. James Alex Chavez, age 32, was loitering at the station and causing problems. Lopez and Ronquillo were trying to get him to leave when he took out a handgun and began shooting. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On January 13, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico Robert Clark, 54 years old, dropped off his daughter with his ex-wife at a Target store, and then opened fire on their vehicle, injuring his ex-wife’s husband. He is charged with shooting at or from a motor vehicle, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, and child abuse. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On January 11, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man was shot in the arm. Officers were called to a shooting. No further details are available. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On January 10, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police arrived at a home after reports of a shooting. They found a man dead in a doorway with a gun lying next to him. It is being considered as a suicide. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On December 24, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Abdias Flores, 35 years old was killed by police fire. Albuquerque and state police officers responded to reports of an active shooter at Motel 6. Flores had shot into rooms and the front office. The confrontation occurred with Flores and the officers exchanging fire. He was taken to the local hospital where he was pronounced dead. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On December 23, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jason Delgado Perez, 36 years old, was shot and killed by Albuquerque police. Perez was driving a known stolen vehicle when police stopped him. He refused to get out of the car, according to police, and shot at the officers. At least one officer returned fire. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On December 20, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man was killed in a possible family dispute. No further details are available. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On December 13, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Julian Barela, 47 years old, faced criminal charges including driving under the influence and negligent use of a deadly weapon. Officers had responded to a semi-trailer crash and found that Barela had two hand guns. Source: Santa Fe New Mexican
On November 23, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man is in critical condition after a shooting outside of Bob’s Burgers. Albuquerque Police said nobody is in custody and police are investigating. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On November 18, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man was wounded as he exchanged gunfire with police. Police were dispatched to a home in response to a domestic violence call involving an armed man. When police attempted to speak to him, he fired multiple shots at the officers. At least one officer opened fire. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On November 15, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a security camera captured the image of an armed robbery that took place at the Wells Fargo ATM in which a victim was shot in the leg. The victim had attempted to withdraw money from the ATM and, a short time later, two suspects showed up in the area. The first suspect wore a clown mask and shot the victim. A second suspect held a gun on the victim’s girlfriend as she waited in the vehicle, according to the security footage. No further details were given. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On November 12, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Anthony Melton, 30 years old, walked into a food distribution warehouse during a shift change and opened fire, critically injuring at least three people. Melton worked at the warehouse. He fled the scene after the shooting and killed himself several hours later. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On November 3, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Anthony David Chavez, 18 years old, was shot and killed by police. A police spokesman said officers were called to an apartment complex after reports of shots fired. When they arrived, they got into a confrontation with Chavez and at least one officer fired. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On October 24, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jacob Balizer, 29 years old, was charged with aggravated battery and shooting at a motor vehicle. Officers were called to a townhouse community after reports of a shooting. They found a man had been shot once in the head while sitting in the driver’s seat of his car. Police said the suspect and victim knew each other but no information was provided about why they were fighting or how they knew each other. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On October 9, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police were called and found a man who had been shot multiple times outside of the Frontier restaurant. He was found on the sidewalk and was taken to the hospital. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On October 8, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Scott Gibbs, 18 years old, was arrested on suspicion of three counts of aggravated armed robbery. Three students from the University of New Mexico were parking a car when a car pulled up behind them and Gibbs, armed with a gun, confronted the driver and wanted his keys and cell phone. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On October 7, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man who has not been identified was shot by police following a string of crimes that ended with a hostage situation at Len’s Grand Buffet. Police were first dispatched to a house where a robbery was taking place. The man fled the area and went into the restaurant where he pulled out a handgun and started taking hostages. Police entered the restaurant and shot the man. Source: KRQE
On October 6, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Antonio “Tony” Gomez was shot and killed. He was skateboarding with a friend a few miles from his home. There was possibly a fight between Gomez and a group of people. Detectives are still investigating the circumstances and motive. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On October 1, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man was shot and critically injured at an apartment complex. He was taken to a hospital and is in critical condition. Neither the victim nor the suspects were identified. Source: Albuquerque Journal
September 21, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Anthony L. Aragon, 36 years old, and Andrea M. Aragon, his sister age 40, were charged with aggravated assault. Officers responded to reports of gunfire outside of a nightclub and found bullet casings and a car that had been shot up. Aragon’s estranged wife and a friend saw Aragon and his sister following them. Three men walked up to the car and began beating on the windows. One of them fired a gun at the car before the women were able to drive away. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On September 19, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police say they are investigating a man shot and killed. Officers investigated calls about a shooting and found a man dead inside a house. Detectives have not identified the man. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On September 16, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Antonio Sanchez was found by police at a park with two gunshot wounds. He was taken to the hospital and expected to survive. Juan Francisco Ochoa-Villarel, 26 years old, was charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated assault. The suspected shooter, Gerald Cavalier, 30 years old, had not yet been arrested. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On September 14, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police say a man is in critical condition after being shot in a Whole Foods parking lot. The man was taken to the hospital. No one is in custody. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On September 13, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Gary McKinney, 47 years old, was killed by a Las Cruces police officer that had responded to a domestic disturbance. The task force investigating the incident included the Las Cruces Police Department, New Mexico State Police, and the Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On September 3, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at KOA campground, Fernand “Fred” Lete, 70 years old and Michael LaPlante, 55 years old, were found dead inside a trailer from apparent gunshot wounds. Police had responded to a “shots fired” call. Lete had killed his estranged wife’s new boyfriend before turning the gun on himself. SOURCE: RR Observer
On August 30, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Christopher Salazar, 39 years old, died in the hospital following a shooting. Rebecah Banuelus, 17 years old, is charged with robbery and murder. Police said Banuelus and two men tried to rob Salazar’s son of 50 dollars’ worth of marijuana which may have led to the shooting. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On August 30, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police were called to Presbyterian Hospital after two people arrived at the emergency room with gunshot wounds. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On August 20, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Francisco Gonzales, 42 years old, was charged with shooting Marco Herrera, 29 years old, before dropping him off at Sandoval Regional Medical Center where he died. Source: Rio Rights Observer
On August 20, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, there was an officer-involved shooting that sent an unidentified man to the hospital. Preceding the exchange of gunfire between Albuquerque police and the suspect, there was a two-hour standoff in which others tried to get the man to surrender. He had been threatening to shoot his neighbors at an apartment complex before the officers arrived. Source: KOB4
On August 20, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Christian Dix, 18 years old is charged with committing a string of armed robberies. The FBI and Albuquerque homicide detectives also consider Dix a suspect in a drive-by shooting that killed Stephanie Martinez, 23 years old. It is unclear why Martinez was shot and if she knew Dix. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On August 11, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man died after he was found outside a Motel 76 suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On August 6, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Bernalillo County Sheriff’s office deputies, taking part in the federally funded project, Safe Neighborhoods, shot and injured a man who they had been looking for. He was wanted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. When they found him, he was armed with a gun. Shots were fired and the subject sustained at least one gunshot wound. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On August 5, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Gerard Fraire, 25 years old, was shot and killed on a busy downtown street. Detectives are investigating this incident as a homicide and no offenders have been arrested. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On July 29, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, investigators believe a man shot a woman before turning the gun on himself. A double shooting outside a gas station left a woman critically injured. Source: KOB4
On July 26, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Mariano Gallegos, 18 years old, was charged with shooting. He fired a gun at a family in a pickup truck, shooting the driver in the hand. He fled into a neighborhood before being found by officers. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On July 21, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Marlin Lovato, 21 years old, was shot and killed. It has been determined that the shooting was likely self-defense. Leandra Davidson told police that Lovato was killed by his friend. Davidson and her friend called the police two hours after he was shot. Lovato had a history of domestic violence against Davidson and was arrested in April on a charge of aggravated battery. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On July 17, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Arthur Lujan, 30 years old, shot and killed Anthony Sandoval, 33 years old, in the parking lot of an apartment complex. Sandoval was Lujan’s girlfriend’s ex-husband. About 16 hours later, Lujan was shot and killed by the police after a lengthy SWAT standoff. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On July 12, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a woman was shot in the chest at a Walgreens. Police said the woman was taken to a hospital and is in stable condition. It appears that the shooting occurred at a different location and the female was driven to Walgreens. The woman was not identified nor did the police say if any suspects are in custody or what led to the shooting. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On July 12, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Thang Nguyen, 22 years old, threatened to shoot his family on social media. He was arrested and charged with transmitting in interstate commerce a communication containing a threat to injure another person. Nguyen was released to pretrial service but has disappeared and a federal warrant has been issued for his arrest. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On July 2, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Enrique Torres, 40 years old, faced multiple felony charges after shooting at a Bernalillo County detective’s unmarked vehicle. Detectives were surveilling Torres’ home following reports of drug and gun trafficking when his window was shot with a BB gun. Torres had an active felony warrant. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On July 1, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, two men died after a shooting. Police responded to a shooting call and found the body of one male with gunshot wounds. Officers found the other man inside of the house with serious injuries. He was transported to the hospital where he died. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On June 21, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Skyler Coriz, 22 years old, was found dead in his car of a gunshot wound. Police believe it could possibly be a suicide. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On June 20, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Bernalillo County Sheriff’s deputy shot and injured a woman in the East mountains after authorities say she fired at deputies and a helicopter several times during an hours long standoff. It started when deputies attempted to serve an eviction notice at the woman’s home. She started firing at deputies after the SWAT team showed up in attempts to negotiate. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On June 20, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Syed Haider, 18 years old, was shot and seriously injured. Haider had set up a trailer and a pop-up tent for shade in a parking lot where he was selling decorative lanterns. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On June 18, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Phillip Sedillo, 60 years old, was charged with murder. After reports of gunfire, police found Ann Charette, 44 years old, shot and lying in a vacant lot. Her friend, Lawrence Jaramillo, was shot in the arm twice. They were taken to a hospital where the woman was pronounced dead. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On June 18, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Richard Rivera, 47 years old, was shot and killed by an Albuquerque police officer. Jennifer Rael, 39 years old, was arrested. Rivera and Rael were involved in an armed robbery at a Verizon store. The police pursued Rivera after the robbery. At least five shots were fired in the incident. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On June 14, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man walked into a BBVA Compass Bank and pulled out a handgun before demanding money from a teller. The robber was given an undisclosed amount of cash and fled into an apartment complex. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On June 13, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police department detectives are investigating an incident where a man was shot and critically injured in an apartment complex. Officers were called to the apartments, and when they got there, they found a man with at least one gunshot wound to his chest. The victim was not identified. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On June 7, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a deputy involved shooting has left one person dead. A U.S. Marshals’ service task force killed a man in a shootout after tracking him to the parking lot of an Albuquerque motel. Deputies were placed on administrative leave after the shooting. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On June 6, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, homicide detectives investigated a man found shot to death in a car in a parking lot of a neighborhood park. Someone driving through the park spotted a BMW that looked suspicious and called the police. When officers arrived, they found a man dead inside the car. Source: KOB4
On June 5, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Monica Perea and her wife, Alisha Terrazas, were at home Sunday morning when Terrazas’s sister and friend came over, saying they had been beaten up. Perea said the four women and a male friend armed themselves with a shotgun and a BB gun and went to confront the man responsible and collect Terrazas’s sister’s personal belongings. Terrazas shot the man, Ruben Edwards, in the head, critically injuring him. Terrazas, 26, was arrested and faces charges of attempt to commit murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and conspiracy. Perea, 36, is charged with attempt to commit murder, conspiracy and tampering with evidence. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On June 2, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Omil G., 32, was charged with aggravated assault, child abuse and shooting at or from a motor vehicle. Caren Peres-Morales, 22 years old, was also arrested. This was considered a road rage shooting. Video surveillance showed a SUV rear-ended their car. Gomez jumped out of his car and fired several shots at the SUV as it drove away. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On May 26, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Ross Romero, age 28, died as a result of a shooting. He was shot along the I-25 Frontage Road. He was taken to a hospital where he died. Police did not say what had led to the shooting and no one is in custody. Source: KOB4
On May 25, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, two men were shot and injured. Both men were taken to the hospital and are in stable condition. They were not identified. At this time no one is in custody. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On May 24, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, two people were killed at an apartment complex. The man suspected of killing them was shot by Colorado deputies after he fled north in a stolen car. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On May 21, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man entered the Bank of America, handed the teller a note demanding money, and lifted up his suit showing the teller a gun, according to a news release from an FBI spokesman. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On May 19, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a shooting left one man in critical condition. Police found a man unconscious but still alive. He was transported to the University of New Mexico hospital for treatment. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On May 10, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Daniel Freddy Pacheco, age 30, was shot, and died at the hospital. No arrests have been made. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On May 8, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Richard Robinson, age 73, is suspected of shooting and killing Chris Michens, age 58. Officers had been dispatched to the shooting at an apartment complex where police found Michens on the sidewalk with a gunshot to the head. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On May 4, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Samuel Reichman, 21 years old, was charged with shooting at or from a motor vehicle. Police say he fired shots across an apartment complex parking lot, nearly hitting a father and his two children. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On April 29, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, there was a SWAT situation after an individual walked into Moose Lodge armed with a rifle. After searching for five hours, the police were not able to find the man. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On April 27, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Gilbert Griego and his wife were driving to a neighborhood park. Two men stopped them, held a gun to Griego’s head and demanded the couple’s phone and their car keys. The men could not drive a stick shift and left. Source: KOB4
On April 26, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Alysia Summerhill, age 42, was shot and killed. Police were called to a motel after reports of a shooting. Homicide detectives interviewed many people at the scene but did not release any information about suspects or what led to the shooting. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On April 25, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a confrontation started as a fistfight between Alex Placencio, age 42, and Juan Saucedo, age 38. Placencio was hospitalized after being shot in the hand and thigh while alleged shooter Saucedo fled in a truck. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On April 21, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a woman was dropped off at the Lovelace hospital with a fatal gunshot wound to her chest. Detectives are investigating her death as a homicide. Police are asking for help in identifying the car. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On April 20, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Clifford Patterson III, age 20, was killed during a shooting. Albuquerque police said the shooting involved multiple people and occurred in a vehicle. Another person was injured and taken to a hospital in stable condition. Source: KOB4
On April 19, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Angel Dozal, age 20, was killed and another man injured during a double shooting. Three people were taken into custody and two handguns were found along with several bullet casings. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On April 17, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Timothy Chavez, age 15, and Anthony Gallegos, age 17 were charged with the murder of a homeless man, Ronnie Ross, age 50. They killed him for no reason and will be tried as adults. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On April 16, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Cody Fair, age 24, was shot and killed while sitting in the driver’s seat of his car by Juan Diego Montoya, age 37. Montoya and Jesse James Bowers, age 25, have been charged with murder. Cody Fair and his girlfriend were leaving their neighborhood when an SUV driven by Montoya pulled up next to them. An argument over $40.00 ensued and Montoya opened fire. Fair died at the scene. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On April 15, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a shooting led to a SWAT situation. Police said that officers responded to a shots-fired call and found a man with a gunshot wound. Police shut down streets while they tried to find the offender. He was not found, but the victim is in a stable condition. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On April 12, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Bernalillo sheriff’s deputies arrested a 15 year old boy who they said brought a loaded revolver and ammunition to Atrisco Heritage Academy High school. he is charged with unlawfully carrying a deadly weapon on school premises. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On April 6, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Vernon “Adrian” Talamente was shot to death at an apartment complex. No arrests have been made in the case. Police have not said what led to the shooting. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On April 4, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police found a man shot to death at a crowded Albuquerque apartment complex. Police are talking to witnesses and looking for suspects after they found the man shot to death. Source: KOB4
On April 2, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Carlos Rodriquez, 15 years old, was shot and killed by Brandon Caballeros, age 16. Police say that Caballeros had been hanging out with his friends at a mobile home park. Rodriquez, who owed Caballeros $40.00, showed up and told him he didn’t have the money to repay him. Caballeros pulled out a handgun and shot Rodriquez in the chest, fatally injuring him. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On March 29, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police responded to a deadly shooting at Palisades RV Park. Officers discovered a female victim with a gunshot wound at the scene. The victim, who has not been named, died from her injuries. It is unclear if a suspect has been arrested. Source: KRQE
On March 27, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Oscar Aguilar, 26 years old, was shot and then crashed into a wall at a Wal-Mart parking lot, dying at the scene. No arrests have been made. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On March 22, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Stephen Davenport, age 70, and Judy Davenport, age 66, died in a murder suicide. Detectives said Stephen Davenport called 911 to say he had killed someone and was going to kill himself. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On March 20, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Efrain Arzate, 15 years old, was shot while he was in the back seat of a car. He spent six days in the hospital before he died. Bernalillo County Sheriff’s office believes road rage is what provoked someone to shoot the teenager. Source: KOB4
On March 19, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Antonio Torres, 18 years old, was shot and killed near the Smith’s Food and Drug Store. Source: KOB4
On March 17, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Chris Eakin, manager of an AT&T store, said two men walked into the store and ordered him to the ground while brandishing a gun. They then forced him to load up their bags with phones. He was not injured in the incident. Source: KOB4
On March 17, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police say they were looking for a man who had been involved in multiple SWAT callouts and should be considered armed and dangerous. His identity has not been released. Source: KOB4
On March 16, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police were called to the Villa Hermosa apartment complex for reports of a deadly shooting. They found Adrian Johnson, age 42, dead in the parking lot. Witnesses reported a Ford with a Mexican license plate leaving the scene. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On March 3, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, there was a shooting at an apartment complex that left a man dead at the scene. Police have no suspects in custody. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On March 1, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Santiago Arminjo, age 15, and Jeremiah De La Pena, age 16, were booked into juvenile detention center for the death of Larry De Santiago, 25 years old. Witnesses said the teenagers were being chased by De Santiago before one of them stopped and shot him. He was taken to the hospital where he died. Armijo, the alleged shooter, was charged with murder, and De La Pena was charged with larceny of a firearm and tampering with evidence. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On February 23, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Adrian Chacon, 28 years old, was in stable condition after being shot by Sheriff’s Sgt., Christopher Starr. It happened after a chase, which started when deputies were called to Central New Mexico Community college-S Valley campus. The deputies stopped Chacon’s truck, which then began reversing into the Sergeant’s vehicle. Source: KOB4
On February 22, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police found a woman who had been shot and killed. They do not know what led to the shooting. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On February 20, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man died after a shooting in an Albuquerque park. A neighbor living near the park called police to report she had heard gunshots nearby. When officers arrived, they found three people in the road – two women who were not injured and a man with a gunshot wound. The man was taken to a hospital and died there. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On February 19, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Xiao Gong was driving her daughter to the Albuquerque airport, when her estranged husband, Qian Ming, 66 years old, intentionally crashed his car into Gong’s truck. After the wreck, Ming ran towards the two women and fired into the car, striking the daughter in the shoulder. A National Guardsman on the scene pointed his weapon at Ming and told him to stop. Police say he feared for his safety and shot and killed Ming. Police say he prevented a double murder. The National Guardsman was an Uber driver and had served in the National Guard for 12 years. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On February 16, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Isaiah Marquez, age 25, was taken into custody and charged with aggravated burglary, conspiracy and tampering with evidence. Juan Perdomo, age 20, his accomplice in a home invasion, was pronounced dead at a hospital after being shot three times by the homeowner. The third suspect, Filberto Romero Jr. is still on the run. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On February 15, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Vine Deloria, 45 years old, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Police said Deloria pointed his weapon at two joggers and then went on to the University of New Mexico campus and aimed his gun at a female student. Source: KOB4
On February 12, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Michael Pelkey, age 62, was shot and killed at a gas station. New Mexico police officers investigating the case said an armed robber, wearing a bandanna over his face and carrying a semi-automatic weapon, entered the station and demanded money. The robbery was calculated, planned and executed by six people. Those charged with murder and tampering with the evidence are: Daniel Gonzales, 29; Morgan Ramirez, 30; Donald Hubert Gregory, 46; Veronica Martinez, 30; Eileen Sandoval, 48, and Misty Roseanne Nevarez, 29. Source: Santa Fe New Mexican
On February 10, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a person was found dead when police responded to reports of gunfire in an Albuquerque neighborhood. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On February 8, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police issued an arrest warrant for a man named “Rico” after he shot a woman during a fight. The woman was shot in the leg and is expected to survive. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On February 6, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the FBI investigated a homicide that happened on Isleta Pueblo. A man with multiple gunshot wounds was found dead in a home. Another man found nearby with a gunshot wound was taken to a local hospital for treatment. No arrests have been made. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On January 28, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Krystal Agetha Aragon, 24 years old, died in Presbyterian hospital from a fatal gunshot wound. She had been shot a block away from the hospital. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On January 26, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Christopher Schlarb, 44 years old, killed himself in his home during a standoff with authorities. At the time, FBI agents and Albuquerque police were trying to arrest Schlarb for two bank robberies committed on December 8 and January 11 but he refused to come out of the house. No law enforcement officers fired their guns. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On January 22, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, officers arrested a woman after police said she threatened her family with a gun and prompted a SWAT situation. The family was able to safely evacuate the home. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On January 18, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Matthew Baldonado, 24 years old, robbed an Albuquerque Starbucks with a BB gun. He was tackled by customers and held until police officers arrived to arrest him. He is charged with robbery. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On January 13, 2018, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, there was a fatal shooting at a park. Rio Rancho police officers said both the suspect in custody and the victim are male juveniles. The incident appears to be drug related. The suspect is in custody. Source: KOB4
On January 7, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Daniel Arreolla Saavedra, 24 years old, was shot and killed when at least one officer opened fire after responding to a residential burglary call in the Luna Lodge, an apartment complex. His father said he broke into the unit because he was cold. According to officers, he jumped out of a closet armed with a knife and a metal pipe. Four officers fired at him. A multi-jurisdictional task force is looking into the officer involved shooting. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On January 6, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, reports came in of a man armed with an AK-47 rifle who was threatening neighbors. He ran into the house and refused to obey orders. The SWAT team was then called in and there was a standoff with the man. He was taken into custody without incident. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On January 5, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Chelsea Parkett, 28 years old, was shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend, Jerrold Ramone, age 28. Witnesses told detectives Ramone fired at Parkett several times from his car. He then got out of the car and continued to shoot her until she fell to the ground. He was booked into Metropolitan Detention Center and charged with murder. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On January 3, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a shooting occurred which left a woman dead and a man injured. Police responded after a man called the police saying he had been shot. When police arrived, they found a man shot outside of the home. He was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. When officers searched the home, they found people inside, including a woman who had been shot and later died at the hospital. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On December 26, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, VanKevin Chopito, 21 years old, shot and injured security guards in the parking of a drug store. Security guards, Grovanni Quinones was shot in the face and Levi Marquez was shot in the leg with shotgun pellets. Quinones told police the incident began after he broke up a fight between Michael Chapito and another man. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On December 23, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Edward Ortega-Landros, 24 years old, was killed after he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s apartment, while armed. Her new boyfriend, whose name was not released and is in custody and cooperating with the police, shot him. Authorities said it appears to be a justifiable homicide but the decision will ultimately be made by the District Attorney’s office. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On December 11, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Mylin Bill, 16 years old, was arrested for shooting a 16-year-old in front of a downtown movie theater. The boy was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition. The shooting was not random, as the victim and suspect knew each other. The incident, according to a police officer, involved known juvenile gang members. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On December 9, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police are investigating a shooting that injured one person in the parking lot at the Coronado Mall. The man refused to tell police how he was shot. He walked into the mall and was then transported to the hospital for treatment. Stray bullets hit two vehicles in the mall’s parking lot. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On December 8, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Joseph Saiz, 33 years old, went into a restaurant where he fired into the ceiling, and then pushed the gun into the manager’s forehead. He was arrested and charged with robbery with a deadly weapon and aggravated battery. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On December 2, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police were called out in reference to a shots fired call. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a deceased male. Police say four people have been taken into custody for questioning. Information is limited at this time due to the ongoing investigation. Source: KRQE
On November 29, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police found Marcus Chavez, age 20, dead from gunshot wounds. It is considered a homicide. Source: KOB4 News
On November 28, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Thomas Ramirez, age 45, was shot and killed. Officers responded to a call and found Ramirez lying in the middle of the street. Rescue crews took him to the hospital where he died of his injuries. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On November 27, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jimmy Howell, age 26, was killed at an apartment complex near Kirtland Air Force Base. Howell was a former airman at Kirtland. He was apparently on his way home after meeting a friend when he was shot several times. Investigators are still looking for clues as to why Howell may have been targeted. He was never involved in any criminal activity. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On November 26, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a homeowner shot a fleeing burglary suspect in the legs. Rodolfo Serrano-Grais, age 21, was taken into custody after being released from the hospital. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On November 26, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Donaldo Yanez, age 17, was shot and killed along with his friend who was also shot. Yanez died later at the hospital. He interned with Project Feed the Hood, a South Valley gardening initiative, and was involved in local food justice programs. He had earned his GED and worked several jobs. Source: KRQE NEWS
On November 17, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Isaac Padilla, 23 years old, and Martin Jim, 25 years old, were killed by Bernalillo county deputy Joshua Mora. The incident started when the BCSO helicopter spotted a white pickup truck that had been reported stolen. Mora said he feared for the safety of his colleagues after the suspect revved the engine after being cornered, so he fired shots. Padilla and Jim were found dead in the truck. Two people exited the vehicle safely and were taken into custody. Two deputies have been placed on standard administrative leave. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On November 10, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Matthew Scudero, age 50, was shot and killed by Bernalillo County Sheriff’s deputies. Deputies had been called to his mobile home that morning by his father who told them Scudero had pointed a gun at him. When the deputies arrived Scudero began shooting at them. The BCSO SWAT team and the New Mexico State Police Swat team were called in to try and negotiate. Upon entering the home, they found Scudero dead from multiple gunshot wounds. At least 5 deputies are on standard administrative leave. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On November 5, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Rodney Tenoria, age 36, was shot and critically injured by Sargent Jason Foster. Deputies say he beat his girlfriend, stabbed a man in the arm, and then sped up and down a residential street, running over a man who tried to intervene. Deputies said Tenorio was about to stab the same man again
when he was shot. He is still in the hospital. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On November 3, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Eugene “Junior” Basturto, age 44, shot himself inside the Bank of America call center during negotiations with police. He had worked at the call center. Family members said he went into the call center and told his boss to evacuate the building. Basturto had Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and associated depression. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On October 28, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Steve Kramer, age 42 years-old, was booked into jail and charged with the murder of Vincent Gutierrez. This happened at an office that Stella Padilla used during her campaign for mayor. Dinah Vargas had returned to the office to pack up some belongs. Kramer, Vargas’ colleague also arrived at the office and, according to Vargas, was acting very strange. Gutierrez arrived at the office, as some of the furniture was going to him since the office was being closed. Kramer shot and killed him, which seemed to be a “random attack.” Source: Albuquerque Journal
On October 26, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, David Fajardo, 31 years-old, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Police say Fajardo threatened three people, including a 7-year-old, with an automatic pistol over a parking space at a restaurant. Police say Fajardo threatened to shoot all of them. He turned himself into the
main police station 30 minutes later. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On October 24, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, one suspect is in custody and no one is injured following a deputy-involved shooting. Deputies responded to reports of aggravated assault at a post office. A short time later, deputies saw a person who fit the description. One shot was fired at him by the deputy. The suspect was taken into
custody unharmed. Source: KOB4 News
On October 20, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, an Albuquerque High School student was walking to a bus stop when he was reportedly forced into a car at gunpoint and robbed. He was released unharmed a short time later. Source: KOB4
On October 20, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Francisco Gonzales, 26 years-old, was arrested and charged with robbery with a deadly weapon, aggravated assault, shooting at or from a motor vehicle, and leaving the scene of the accident. Police say Gonzales pulled a gun on a woman who gave him a ride, shot a man in the car and crashed
into another vehicle, causing serious injury to the driver. Source: KOB4 NEWS
On October 20, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police arrested Buddy McKown, 28 years-old, for robbing a Starbucks at gunpoint. During questioning, McKown told police he robbed two hotels and three fast-food restaurants with a BB gun to fund a drug habit. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On October 10, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police are investigating reports of an active shooter at the Job Corps Center. Source: KRQE News
On October 7, 2017, in Bernalillo County, a sheriff says his department has launched an internal investigation after one of its deputies pulled a gun on a motorcyclist who was part of a large group driving recklessly through Albuquerque. A video shows the motorcyclist doing a wheelie next to a patrol car. Authorities say the pack of motorcyclists numbered about 50 and at times was bucking traffic and riding dangerously. The deputy was seen drawing his gun and aiming it at the motorcyclist. Source: KRQE News
On October 6, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Israfil Madriaga, age 20, was arrested and charged with assault with great bodily harm and armed robbery with a deadly weapon. Madriaga walked into a Chevron station and pulled a gun on the clerk, Robert Stubblefield. When Stubblefield tried to fight, deputies say Madriaga shot him once and took the money. Stubblefield has undergone multiple surgeries and faces a lengthy rehabilitation. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On October 6, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police were called to a Circle K gas station for an armed robbery that turned into a shooting. When they arrived at the store, they were told a man had robbed it at gunpoint and then tried to drive away. The assistant manager tried to take a picture of the vehicle the suspect was fleeing in. The suspect fired multiple rounds in the direction of the assistant manager who was hit numerous times in the leg. A man who was filling up his car at the gas pump was struck in the neck. The two victims were in stable condition. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On October 5, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police say they were returning fire when they shot and injured a domestic violence suspect. A woman ran to her neighbor’s house and asked them to call 911, saying that her 32-year-old boyfriend had beaten her up. The woman said her boyfriend had a gun and was drunk. The police arrived and told him to drop the gun but he did not. The suspect began firing at the officers who returned fire, with the suspect being shot in the chest. He was taken to the University of New Mexico Hospital and was in stable condition. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On September 25, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Timothy Mims, age 29, was caught carrying handgun stolen from a security guard during an uptown bank holdup. Mims is now facing a federal charge of being a felon with a gun. Source: KRQE News
On September 21, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police identified that a man found dead from a gunshot wound was Jose Martinez-Delgado. Police were called after reports of a shooting. When they arrived, they found Martinez-Delgado dead on the sidewalk. The police said his death is being investigated as a homicide. Source: KRQE News
On September 18, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Ferron Mendez, age 23, walked into a store with a gun and tried to rob the store. The clerk shot him in the chest. Police said Mendez ran off, eventually collapsing in a parking lot behind the building. He was taken to the University Of New Mexico hospital. Source: KRQE News
On September 14, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, David Bled, 41, was found with a gunshot wound. Bled died from his injuries. Police are looking for an unknown suspect. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On September 12, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Randall Parker, age 26, stole an Albuquerque Police Department car. Detectives followed the car as it stopped at an apartment complex. Lorenzo Garcia, age 27, began following Parker. Parker then jumped into Garcia’s car and one of them fired four gunshots at the officer’s vehicle. Garcia was arrested and police took Parker into custody with assistance from a SWAT team. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On September 3, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Freddie Mirabal Jr., age 42, was shot and killed during a home invasion. Police say they have no suspects but his death is being investigated as a homicide. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On September 2, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Nathanuth Mason was arrested for charges, including child abuse for pointing a gun at a 13-year-old. A staff team was called in after residents in the area reported someone walking around pointing a gun at people and threatening to kill them. When officers found Mason, he fired rounds at the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s office helicopter that was circling overhead. Source: KRQE News
On July 31, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Robert Savelli, age 43, was shot and killed by an Albuquerque police officer after he had pointed a firearm at him. He was stopped for driving a moped without a license plate. Savelli had three active warrants for his arrest, including one involving charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On July 28, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a suspect is dead after a one-man crime wave. The incident started when deputies were called by the Isleta Police Department to help them catch a man trying to steal golf carts from a course. The suspect then broke into a house, took the two homeowners hostage, and fled in their car. Deputies stopped the car and ordered the suspects to surrender. Instead, he accelerated forward pinning the deputy between the car and a light pole. One deputy fired, killing the suspect. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On July 26, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a child was shot. Six bullets flew through the window of the home and one bullet struck the child in the back. The child is recovering and the police are looking for three suspects. Source: KOB4
On July 25, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a shooting suspect was found dead in a trailer after a SWAT standoff between the man and Albuquerque police officers. Source: KOB4
On July 25, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a sheriff’s deputy shot and injured an auto burglary suspect after a foot chase and a struggle in an apartment complex parking lot. The suspect is expected to make a full recovery. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On July 21, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Martin Recio, age 14, went to a pizza restaurant with his two close friends. Multiple shots were fired in the restaurant’s parking lot. Recio died of injuries at the University of New Mexico hospital that night. His friends who were also shot are in serious but stable condition. Homicide detectives are investigating the shooting but no suspects are in custody. Source: KOB4
On July 14, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Desirae Perea, age unknown, was shot and killed. Police have no further information. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On July 14, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Roy Holliday, age 37, was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a firearm by a felon. A group of citizens used a pair of toy handcuffs and pepper spray to the face to stop Holliday, a convicted felon who threatened them with a sawed-off shotgun. He was seen hanging around an apartment and, when the property manager asked what he was doing, he pulled out a 12-gauge shotgun and pointed it at her face. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On July 12, 2017, in Albuquerque New Mexico, a shooting left one man dead. The man was shot at least three times. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On July 12, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Maximiliano Villegas opened fire on officers, shooting and injuring one of them. Police had responded to a 911 call made by his girlfriend, saying Villegas had pushed her around and was threatening to kill himself. Officers called the SWAT team for assistance. Police heard gunshots and realized one of their officers had been hit. Villegas is charged with aggravated battery on a police officer. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On July 7, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Rita Howlingcrane was arrested at a Dunkin’ Donuts for waving a stolen gun around and threatening customers. According to a criminal complaint, she started yelling at people inside the donut shop. She then got a gun and pointed it at people. Source: KRQE News
On July 7, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police were looking for three suspects after a fatal shooting in an armed robbery. The officer said the suspects had robbed someone and then started firing shots. The police were not sure if the victim was a bystander of the victim in the robbery. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On July 5, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Daniel Miramontes and Consuela Rios, both age 19, were killed in the gunfire. Officers were called to the shooting where they found Rios dead in the home where the shooting happened. They found Miramontes seriously wounded. He was taken to the University of New Mexico hospital where he died. It remains unclear why the teens were killed and who killed them. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On July 4, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Bernalillo County deputies fatally shot Miguel Gonzalez, age 28. Gonzalez was shot on a patio behind a house owned by his former father-in-law. The sheriff said the shooting ended a vehicle and foot chase that began at a carwash. Gonzalez produced a firearm but the sheriff did not say whether Gonzalez pointed a gun at the deputies or whether he opened fire. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On July 2, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Barney Fuentes, age 30, was shot and killed. He was found face down and unresponsive by someone who called 911. When officers arrived, they discovered Fuentes was dead. Homicide detectives took over the case and it has not been solved. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On June 30, 2017, in Albuquerque New Mexico west of Interstate 40, state police said a man and woman were found dead inside a vehicle and had been shot in the head. They said the dead man in the driver’s seat of the pickup had a handgun between his legs. Police said the names were being withheld until their identities were confirmed and relatives had been notified. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On June 28, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a shooting left one person dead according to Albuquerque Police Department spokesman. Police went to the area after receiving a call about a person possibly shot in the face. One individual was deceased and another individual was transported to the hospital. There were no details on the injured person’s condition or if anyone is in custody. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On June 28, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Morgan Quarles III, age 22, and Gabriel Mariscal, age 30, arrived at a house and pushed their way inside. Mariscal pulled out a gun and demanded the keys from the woman and followed the man who lived there into a bedroom. Witnesses told police there were signs of a struggle in the bedroom followed by gunfire. Mariscal shot the woman who died at the scene. The wounded man was in critical condition. Mariscal was arrested after a SWAT standoff. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On June 23, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, two months after a man’s body was found in the East Mountains, detectives arrested an Albuquerque couple connected to his death. Terry Williams, age 56, was reported missing on April 26, 2017. It is believed that Craig Smith, age 54, and his girlfriend, Evanne Jaramillo, age 39, shot Williams because the bullets in his body matched bullets that were found in Smith’s truck. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On June 19, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at least one FBI agent was involved in a shooting in Albuquerque during an operation according to an FBI spokesman. FBI agents reported no life-threatening injuries. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On June 16, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, officers investigated a homicide after Daniel Kraves, age 27, was shot and killed. Another man was transported to University of New Mexico hospital in critical condition. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On June 2, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Anthony Kapinski, age 24, was taken into custody in connection with the shooting deaths of 21-year-old, Jordan Mucher and 22-year-old Paul Francia. Officers had heard shots fired and saw vehicles speeding away. Officers found one person dead and another critically wounded who died later. The dispute between Kapinski and the two victims started because the victims believed Kapinski had stolen vehicle parts from them in the past. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On May 30, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police are investigating a possible shooting. Neighbors heard gunshots and saw a large truck take off at full speed. They saw a man on the ground. An officer said a male victim was taken to the University of New Mexico hospital and was in surgery. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On May 29, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Joseph Garcia, age 57, was shot by his son, Carlos Velasquez during an argument. He was transported to a local hospital and later died there. Velasquez left before deputies arrived. His vehicle was found stopped on Interstate 40. Carlos was located in the vehicle deceased with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On May 27, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Matthew Severinghaus, 25 years old, was on his way to work and was shot and killed in front of his house, which he shared with his brother and mother. At this time there are no suspects known or in custody. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On May 19, 2107, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Josephina Ortega, 86 years old, was found dead in her home. Police suspect that someone may have killed the great-grandmother who had lived in the house for 45 years. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On May 19, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, officers are investigating a homicide after a man was shot and later died of his injuries at the University of New Mexico hospital. The police officer did not identify the victim or the specific area where the shooting occurred. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On May 16, 21017 in Albuquerque New Mexico, Shawn Torrez, age 39, shot and damaged the Albuquerque Police Department’s SWAT team robot while officers were trying to arrest him on a felony warrant. He was taken into custody after a standoff with police. Torrez is facing charges including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On May 15, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Carlos Proffit was arrested for holding a family at gunpoint because he believed they had shot and killed a federally protected bird. Proffit told deputies he saw a family shoot a red-tailed hawk and admitted keeping them there until authorities arrived. Source: Santa Fe New Mexican
On May 14, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, officers were dispatched to the Days Inn where they found a man who had died from a shooting. The victim was not identified and police don’t know what led up to the shooting. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On May 13, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, two people were shot at the Embassy Suites and held in critical condition. The hotel was hosting the Duke City Comic Con, but police don’t have any indication that the shooting was related to the event. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On May 8, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man who said he went to a hotel to sell speakers to someone was instead tied up and shot according to a spokesman from the Albuquerque police department. The victim was able to escape and call the police. There is an ongoing active investigation to determine what occurred and who is responsible. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On May 4, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police reported that one man was taken to the hospital following a shooting incident. Officers arrived at the scene after they received a call from a man who said he had been shot. Police said the man had several gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital and was reported in stable condition. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On May 1, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police were called to a park after receiving reports that shots had been fired in the area. There were bloodstains in the street near the park. The victim had not been identified at the time. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On April 28, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police were called to a scene in the southeastern part of the city where they found Haro Saavedra, age 42, who had been shot and killed. Detectives are still trying to identify a person of interest. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On April 24, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a federal jury convicted Trevor Lee Thayer, 46 years of Silver City, of violating the federal firearms and narcotics trafficking laws, including manufacturing silencers. Thayer was charged with illegally possessing a short-barreled rifle and silencer and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On April 17, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Mindy Stuart, age 30, was shot and killed by Scott Wade Bachicha, age 32. Bachicha was her boyfriend. Police had been called to the house many times. Four police reports and criminal complaints detail allegations of several instances of domestic violence dating back to 2011. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On April 16, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police investigated a “suspicious” death. Investigators were canvassing the area and interviewing witnesses. Neighbors heard gunshots and police took a man into custody. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On April 11, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man was found dead at a motel near I-25 after a reported shooting. The person killed was not identified. Detectives are investigating. Source: US Gun Archive
On March 26, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 59-year-old Earl Roybal was shot and killed at a car wash. Friends say he was on his motorcycle with his girlfriend when he stopped at a car wash to clean his Harley-Davidson. The police were told that another customer was impatient waiting for him to finish and the two argued. Roybal was shot three times by the man. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On March 22, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Robert Billie, age 38, was arrested and charged with 71 counts of armed robbery and 37 counts of conspiracy. The alleged series of crimes ended after detectives surveilling Billie watched him rob a Jack-in- the-Box. He then drove to a motel where police surrounded his room and ordered Billie and his wife to come out. Billie came out, pointed a gun at the police officers, got into his vehicle and fled. Officers followed and ultimately crashed into Billie’s car on the interstate where he was taken into custody. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On March 15, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Aurra Gardner, age 16, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. She had been a straight “A” honors student in her sophomore year at Eldorado High School. She was an accomplished cello player in the school orchestra. She had recently become anxious and stressed. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On March 13, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 32–year-old Ricardo Ruiz was shot and killed. The shooting took place in the parking lot of a Burger restaurant where the victim often went. It was only a few blocks from his home. Albuquerque police have not made any arrests in the case but the shooting is being investigated as a homicide. Source: KOB4 News
On February 10, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police shot a man who attempted a carjacking at gunpoint in front of officers. Albuquerque police spokesman said a bonding company that was serving arrest warrants on a suspect called the police for help after they “lost control of him.” Police arrived and found the suspect trying to carjack someone at gunpoint. Police then fired their weapons, shooting but not killing the suspect. Police have not identified the suspect. Source: Santa Fe New Mexican
On February 8, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, officers are investigating an incident where a man was shot and injured. Officers were dispatched because of reports of shots being fired. They have no one in custody. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On February 6, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Juan Carlos Romero, a University of New Mexico graduate student, was found shot to death on the sidewalk across from the campus. The family believes Romero, 26 years-old, had gone to get something to eat when he was shot. The circumstances leading to his death are still unknown. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On February 1, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a store clerk was critically injured in a confrontation during a theft at the store. When the suspect was confronted, a confrontation occurred resorting in the clerk receiving a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition A suspect was taken into custody. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On January 18, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, officers were dispatched to apartments after receiving a call saying a man had possibly been shot in the face. The man died at the scene and homicide detectives took over the investigation. The victim was said to be in his late teens or early 20s. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On January 15, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man was shot in the head during an argument. The victim was transported to the University of New Mexico hospital in critical condition. No one has been arrested. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On January 7, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man was killed by officers who suspected him of being responsible for multiple armed robberies. Gilbert Lovato, 38 years old and his driver, Audrey Mapke, age 35, were averaging at least one armed holdup per day in recent weeks. Police caught up with them as they fled another robbery. There was an altercation that led to gunfire. Lovato was killed and Mapke, who was not harmed in the shooting, is facing 17 counts of armed robbery and 17 counts of conspiracy to commit robbery. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On January 3, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a 46 year-old man was in custody after sheriff’s deputies said they believe he had shot and killed a 61 year-old man at a mobile home. The sheriff’s office did not identify the suspect nor say why the detectives believed he killed the victim. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On December 13, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police investigated a fatal shooting. The investigation is still ongoing. Source: KRQE News
On December 5, 2016, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Elijah Mascarenas, age 5, and Olivia Mascarenas, age 6, were shot and killed. Cheryl Mascarenas, 36 years old was shot and critically injured. Mascarenas’ ex-boyfriend, George Daniel Wechsler, age 45, waited for the family to return home and then shot them all before shooting himself. He was taken to a hospital where he died. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On November 19, 2016, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police officers responded to shots fired in a neighborhood. A man was found shot to death inside a home. No one has been arrested It is thought to be a robbery. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On November 9, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, officers were called to the student union building food court on the University of New Mexico campus because a man was there holding a 40 caliber Smith and Wesson gun. In his car, police found a loaded shotgun and a large amount of ammunition. The man was not a student. He was charged with unlawfully carrying a deadly weapon on university premises and the violation of a restraining order. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On November 6, 2016, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a game of beer pong ended in a shooting death. Angel Santana Martinez, 22 years old, was shot at a home near the University of New Mexico when a fight broke out at a party in the backyard. Multiple shots were fired during the fight and most of the witnesses fled the area before the police arrived. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On October 30, 2016, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police said a man was shot and taken to the hospital in stable condition. Police are currently looking for the shooter. Source: KRQE News
On October 25, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, four juveniles were charged in an armed robbery and chase that ended when they crashed into an off-duty police officer. According to a criminal complaint filed in metropolitan court, the five teenagers, ranging in age from 13 to 19, lured a male to a “known gang house.” Conrad Trujillo, 17, allegedly pointed a gun at the victim’s head, and the teenagers demanded the keys to his Toyota. The five teenagers were arrested and charged with kidnapping, aggravated battery, unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, and evading an officer. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On October 1, 2016, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sheriff’s deputies were fired upon during an encounter. Deputies say they encountered a suspicious person, later identified as 38 year-old Eric Pacheo. When they approached him, he fired multiple shots at the deputies. Pacheo then fled the scene on foot and entered a nearby structure. Swat and crisis negotiation teams were called in and took Pacheco into custody. Source: KRQE News
On September 3, 2016, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Benjamin Bruce Vigil, 31 years old, was arrested in connection with the shooting death of Michael Lucero, 39 years old, of Zia Pueblo. The shooting happened following an argument Vigil and Lucero had earlier that day about fireworks. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On August 29, 2016 on I-25 near Albuquerque, New Mexico, shots were fired in a suspect road rage incident. Carlos Gonzalez and Shirley Alvaredo were driving on I-25 when Fabian Romero drove up and cut him off. Romero allegedly pointed a handgun at Gonzalez and fired shots at the car. Romero was arrested by the Bernalillo County Sheriff deputies and is facing a number of charges including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Source: KOB4 News
On August 28, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a mother and daughter were killed by an abusive husband in a murder suicide, police say. Can Thi To, age 39, and her 11 year-old daughter Nhi Nguyen were killed by her husband, Tran Trinh Vas, age 45. They had just arrived from Vietnam to start a new life. Source: KRQE News
On August 16, 2016 in Sandia Park, New Mexico, a burglar shot a family pet, a Great Dane. Officers were called to the home after a neighbor spotted two suspicious people. The dog, Moose, was in the house alone and was shot when a burglar broke into the home. He later died at the vet. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous. Source: KRQE News
On August 16, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a shooting happened after an argument near Gun Club S.W. Angelica Herrera, age 27, and Adrian Anaya, 28, were driving around in Herrera’s car when a man with a gun confronted them. When deputies arrived at the scene, they found the car with the gunshot victims inside. Detectives seek support in this double homicide. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On August 10, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, two men were killed and two wounded in a shooting. Albuquerque police said two people were found dead inside the home. The two people injured were sent to a hospital with serious injuries. Police have not released any information about possible suspects at this time. Source: KOB4 News
On August 9, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a homeowner shot and killed a 48 year-old man apparently in self-defensive. The suspect, 48 year-old Sebastian Thomas, broke into the home and attacked the homeowner with a bamboo stick and a hockey stick. The homeowner received a head injury, grabbed a handgun and shot Thomas. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On August 8, 2016, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Juan Carlos Saenz-Ponce, age 23 killed David Chumacero, 23 years old. Source: Santa Fe New Mexican
On July 29, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Derek Foote was accused of shooting at homes in an Albuquerque neighborhood. Dispatch got at least 21 calls about the shootings at homes. Many homes had bullet holes. Foote was arrested a few days later and charged with shooting at occupied dwellings. Source: KRQE News
On July 28, 2016, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jonathon De Guzman was killed in a shooting. Source: Schena-Root News
On July 23, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man was shot in the parking lot of a Wal-Mart store. Kenneth Harrelson was shot in apparent self-defense after he held a knife at another man’s neck. Harrelson was booked on charges of aggravated burglary, and aggravated assault. Source: KRQE News
On July 16, 2016, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, officers were called about a shooting. A 16 year–old Albuquerque boy is facing a murder charge in the shooting death of his older sister. Officers found a 35 year-old woman with a fatal gunshot wound to the head. They also recovered a handgun on the counter. The suspect was standing in the front yard. In an interview with police, the teen said his sister pointed the handgun at her temple and told him to pull the trigger. Source: Santa Fe New Mexican
On July 15, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, an Albuquerque security guard who was working at an apartment complex was shot. Albuquerque police identified the man as 46 year-old Stephen Wills. Wills was an employee of a local private security company who provided security patrols to local businesses. No one is in custody. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On July 3, 2016, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a 30 year-old man who was a suspect in an earlier shooting in the day barricaded himself inside a Rio Rancho home and shot himself. This happened after an hour-long standoff with swat officers, according to the police. The shooting earlier in the day left another man hospitalized. He was airlifted to a local hospital where he was in stable condition. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On May 29, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Aliyah Garcia, 18 years old, was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting. Aliyah was sitting in a car. Witnesses said they saw a car down the road turn off its headlights and heard at least 16 shots fired. Aliyah would have graduated from high school this month. Source: KRQE News
On May 27, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police are investigating the death of a 15 year–old boy who showed up at a hospital with a gunshot wound. Officers were called to Kasena Hospital after the boy arrived and was later pronounced dead. Police say the death is still being investigated as a suspicious death and has not been ruled a homicide. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On May 26, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 31 year-old Mario Montoya opened fire on law enforcement when they tried to arrest him. Police and U.S. Marshals fired back and Montoya was killed. Police had been tracking him since he took off from a halfway house in Albuquerque. Source: KRQE News
On May 26, 2016, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man was accused of pulling a gun in a road rage incident. The suspect, Michael Chavez, was then arrested for allegedly pointing a gun at another driver. Source: KRQE News
On May 23, 2016, in Albuquerque New Mexico, 34 year-old Gregory Gallegos was on the roof at a building and fired shots. He is being charged with negligent use of a firearm. Source: KRQE News
On May 22, 2016, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s office was called to an Albuquerque neighborhood. When the deputies arrived, 28 year-old Daniel Pacheco was pointing a firearm at someone in the front yard. He was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Source: KRQE News
On May 20, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a seven-eleven store turned into a chaotic scene. Miguel Ortega, 37 years old, fired seventeen shots from a semi-automatic pistol after he got into a fight with another man. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On May 20, 2016, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man was shot by his 3 year-old. Justin Reynolds and his girlfriend left their kids in a motel room and left a gun out. The 3 year-old fired a shot that went through his dad’s back. Source: KRQE News
On May 19, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police arrested a 33 year-old Eugene Padilla, a convicted felon. He fired numerous rounds, hitting a male subject in the leg and almost hitting innocent bystanders. Source: KRQE News
On May 14, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, deputies investigated a possible shooting in southwest Albuquerque. A spokesperson with the sheriff’s office said a male was shot and transported to an area hospital. His injuries do not appear to be threatening. Source: KRQE News
On May 12, 2016, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a police unit was called to northeast Albuquerque where they found two bodies. They were identified a 31 year-old Joe Baca and his 29 year-old brother, Carlos Baca Jr. The incident is being investigated as a double homicide. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On April 15, 2016, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police investigated the death of a man shot in an apartment. The police arrived at the apartment complex and found the man dead from apparent gunshot wounds. It is considered an active homicide investigation. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On April 9, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a house party erupted in gunfire leaving four people injured, two critically. One of the residents of the house, 19 year-old Tristen Whitmire, was arrested and charged with four counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On April 9, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, there was a double shooting at a motel. Michael Herrera, a 30 year-old, was shot and killed, and a 35 year-old man was shot and injured. The police are searching for a suspect. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On April 1, 2016, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Dung Nguyen shot and killed two brothers, Anpha Nguyen, 31 years-old, and Jerry Nguyen, 24 years-old in their Vietnamese restaurant. The brothers died at the scene. Their father, Mung Nguyen, was injured in the shooting and was taken to the hospital with non-threatening injuries. Dung Nguyen, who was the uncle of the two men, shot and killed himself a short time later when officers tried to pull his car over. Source: KRQE News
On March 15, 2016 in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, police responded to a fatal shooting. Police say a fight broke out between 57 year-old Max Martizen and 36 year-old Raul Juarez. When police arrived, they found Juarez dead from multiple gunshot wounds. Martinez was taken into custody. Source: KRQE News
On March 7, 2016 in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, Rueben Zepeda died from a gunshot wound. Police have arrested Karen Henderson in connection with the shooting. Henderson admitted she had two shotguns and a handgun in her apartment. A background check showed she had prior felony convictions. Source: KRQE News
On March 5, 2016, in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, Albuquerque Police investigated a fatal shooting at an apartment complex. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have brought in one person for questioning. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On February 23, 2016 in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, police officers were dispatched to a home where they found a man who had been shot in the back. Police say the man was at a party when he was shot. The victim was taken to a local hospital, and is expected to survive. Detectives are investigating but have not identified any suspects. Source: KRQE News
On February 15, 2016 in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, Tyer Lackey, a veteran who served in Afghanistan, was shot to death. Police have identified the offenders, Matthew Chavez and Veronica Trimble. According to the Albuquerque Police Department, there are active warrants for both. Source: KRQE News
On February 4, 2016 in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, police arrested Christopher Velasquez, who pulled a gun on the employees of a local business. He was angry because the business refused to refund his down payment on a motorcycle. Police say Velasquez went to his car to grab a rifle and pistol, and threatened to shoot employees and customers. Velasquez is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Source: KRQE News
On January 2, 2016, in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, Randy Mescale was accused of attempted murder during a firearm and marijuana buy. Albuquerque police say he shot a man multiple times at the Casa Bonita apartments. Source: KRQE News
On December 31, 2015 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, there was a shooting leaving one person dead and another in critical condition. No one has been arrested in connection with the shooting. Gunshots were reportedly heard around midnight as fireworks were going off on New Year’s Eve. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On December 30, 2015 Bernalillo County, New Mexico, police arrested a second suspect connected to a shooting over a drinking game (see below). Jack Trujillo confessed to shooting a 17 year-old boy at a party in South Valley area. Another accused shooter, 18 year-old Esias Madrid, was arrested for killing Arturo Villa. Source: KRQE News
On December 27, 2015 in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 18 year-old Arturo Villa was shot and killed. Two 17 year-olds were wounded when a party erupted in gunfire. Police believe the teens were at a party at a trailer park and a fight broke out and spilled onto the street where someone started shooting. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On December 22, 2015 in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, an attempted carjacking turned deadly. Officers were responding to a 911 call about an attempted carjacking where the officers said the suspect was armed. Shots were fired and the suspect was killed. Source: KRQE News
On December 15, in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, police investigated a possible drive-by shooting in Southeast Albuquerque. When the officers arrived, they found a woman with a gunshot wound to her calf. It’s unclear if the victim was an intended target or if this was just a random drive-by shooting. Source: KRQE News 13
On December 13, 2015 in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, the police found a man who had been shot lying in the street. The man refused to tell the police what had happened. He was in critical but stable condition. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On December 11, 2015 in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 20 year-old Joshua Garcia was killed. Police have determined the shooting was the result of a drug deal. There were five boys involved and warrants have been obtained for them all. Source: KRQE News
On December 8, 2015, in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, a mailman was shot at while he was driving a postal truck, barely missing him. The postal worker was delivering mail when a man driving a BMW accused the mailman of giving him a bad look and threatened him. The mailman heard about 6 shots fired at his truck but he was not hurt. Source: KRQE News
On December 6, 2015, in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, a gun battle erupted during a car break-in. Three people in ski masks approached the homeowner and started to break into one of his cars. He confronted them and a gun was shoved in his face. The homeowner pulled out his own handgun and shot at the suspects. Later a body was dumped in front of University, New Mexico Hospital. The suspect survived. Source: KRQE News
On October 21, 2015, in Bernalillo County, New Mexico on Interstate 40, 4year-old Lily Garcia died after being shot in the head in what police called a road rage incident. The two cars were traveling westbound on I-40 when shots were fired from one vehicle to another. Tony Torrez, 32 years-old, was arrested and is charged with an open account of murder, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon shooting at or from a motor vehicle. Source: KOB4
On September 18, 2015 in Bernalillo, New Mexico, a fatal shooting occurred in a remote area in the East Mountains. When deputies arrived, they found 32 year-old Justin Butler shot to death. A woman was airlifted to a hospital with gunshot wounds. There was no vehicle found on the road. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On June 18, 2015 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Angelo Martinez was shot to death at a Walmart parking lot. The shooter fled the scene. Source: KRQE News 13
On April 13, 2015 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man shot his 9-month pregnant girlfriend because she was having contractions and could not help him deliver flowers for his work. The baby is expected to survive. Source: KOB.com
On Sunday April 5, 2015 in Edgewood, New Mexico, the New Mexico state police shot and killed a man after a standoff that lasted many hours. The man barricaded himself in his vehicle with his firearms. When he threatened the officers with firearms, the police shot and killed him. Source: The New Mexican
On Saturday, January 31, 2015 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a toddler shot both his father and his father’s pregnant girlfriend in an Albuquerque Motel. The 9-millimeter handgun was unlocked and in the woman’s purse. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On Sunday February 1, 2015 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, four people were shot and killed and three were injured in four separate shootings across the city. Two of the incidents began with an argument in the victim’s home, which then escalated to gun violence. The third was a self-inflicted gunshot in a vehicle after a car crash. The fourth was a body found shot to death on a sidewalk. Source: KOB.com
February 11, 2015 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, 56 year-old Leonard Gabaldon killed himself and his 7 year-old daughter, Viktoria, with a gun in an apparent murder-suicide. Source: KRQE
On March 30, 2015 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at a local shooting range, an 18 year-old man rented a gun and shot and killed himself. A suicide note was found in his wallet. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On January 1, 2013 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 15 year-old Nehemiah Griego shot and killed 5 family members. Victims included his 9-, 5-, and 2-year-old siblings. He will be tried as an adult. Source: NBC News
On March 22, 2015 in Albuquerque, New Mexico 17 year-old Jacquise Lewis as shot and killed at the Los Altos Skate Park. Source: KOAT 7 News
On June 26, 2015 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a 17 year-old was shot and killed by a bullet that went through the window of a home. He was shot in the neck while watching his friends play cards. Source: Albuquerque Journal
On July 28, 2015 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 14 year-old Isaiah Albright was shot and killed by a drive-by shooter at Pat Hurley Park. Two other teens were injured. Source: KOAT 7 News

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