Crime Albuquerque Journal But Gallegos says that while public distrust of APD certainly exists, it isnt a big hinderance to APDs ability to investigate violent crime. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) There were more than 100 homicides in Albuquerque this year. The four menall Muslimand from South Asia were ambushed, shot, and killed in Albuquerque since November 2021. It was horrific, Thomson recalls. Many police departments saw an increase in homicides this year. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Since 2016, between six and eight homicides per 100,000 people, each year are estimated to have occurred in New Mexico, according to the FBI data. but officials have called him the "most likely" suspect in the murders of Naeem Hussain and 62-year-old Muhammad Zahir. And in Albuquerque, it has always been a huge obstacle.. You start to look deeper and you realize: Is it really the drugs? 3 Mar. The Syed family home is a few minutes drive from both the Islamic Center and Lutheran Family Services. So one could argue that that was a drug-related crime, Thomson says. It looks like nobody cares, Thomson says. After Hussain was fatally shot, Shaheen Syeds phone moved to an area closer to the crime scene, according to the motion. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. or redistributed. In the past, she says, it was easy to point the finger at political scapegoats or at gang violence. It changed the Hargrove family forever and devastated hundreds of children, parents, school faculty and the community.. As of April 18, 2021, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) recorded 35 homicides across the city. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Given the recent increase in homicides, APD has been increasing both presence and engagement in certain areas, recently focusing on a Montgomery neighborhood with bouts of violence. West Mesa murders Syed's son, 21-year-old Shaheen Syed, is also behind bars for allegedly providing a false address when he purchased a gun in June 2021. This link will take you to a site over which the City of Albuquerque has no control. Central Avenue, for example, is just infamous for being sort of the seedier part of Albuquerque. And sure enough, in recent years homicides have clustered near Central especially between EXPO New Mexico and Eubank. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Syed, the main suspect in the slaying of four Muslim men in Albuquerque has committed regular acts of violence in the six years since he fled war-ravaged Afghanistan and resettled in the United States, according to police documents and court records. By August, Albuquerque had already equaled its record for homicides with 81, set in 2019. Adding to the homicide team wont prevent homicides, APDs Gilbert Gallegos says. Legal Statement. (Albuquerque Police Department via AP, File), Albuquerque police release body camera video of murder suspect being arrested. Some of those are drug deals gone wrong. In their motion, prosecutors pointed to cellphone records that they say show Syed possibly helped his father track Naeem Hussain, a 25-year-old man from Pakistan who was fatally shot on Aug. 5 in the parking lot of a refugee resettlement agency in southeast Albuquerque. Albuquerque Police Deputy Commander Kyle Hartsock said at the time that "the motives are still being explored fully to understand what they are.". The City assumes no responsibility for the content of the material contained at that site or for the accuracy of any information that is found there. Family members told judge that Bennie was missed and that it hurt even more that another child was the one who committed the crime. (City of Espaola via AP, File). For example, in 2017, during her time as a sergeant, Thomson saw one of the most heinous murders: the murder of John Soyka. FILE - Family members wait to pick up students after a fatal shooting at Washington Middle School in Albuquerque, N.M., on Aug. 13, 2021. And he points to the drug trade as a source of violence across New Mexico. In the first three quarters of 2021, Albuquerque had 111 violent crimes per 10,000 people, according to FBI data. Data from FBI UCR Program. KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos. The Albuquerque Police Department will be increasing its "police presence near mosques and Muslim affiliate schools," Keller wrote on Twitter. Thats why we are pushing forward so fiercely. 2023 The City of Albuquerque. Syed, the main suspect in the slaying of four Muslim men in Albuquerque has committed regular acts of violence in the six years since he fled war-ravaged Afghanistan and resettled in the United States, according to police documents and court records. Anderson also included a photo of a Florida drivers license issued to Shaheen Syed in 2021, contradicting prosecutors' claims that he misrepresented himself as a Florida resident while making a purchase at an Albuquerque gun store. Legal Statement. Liz Thomson, a retired APD homicide sergeant says the department saw a fair number of people shooting each other over relatively small amounts of drugs. Yet, I can pretty honestly say that I believe Chase Smotherman would have become violent if they had stolen his garden tools.. Albuquerque ALBUQUERQUE POLICE REQUEST ASSISTANCE IN IDENTIFYING VEHICLE OF INTEREST IN MURDERS OF FOUR MUSLIM MEN. Homicide List as of 17 May 2021 City of Albuquerque All rights reserved. SON OF AFGHAN ALLEGED GUNMAN IN NEW MEXICO KILLINGS OF MUSLIM MEN POSSIBLY ASSISTED MURDER PLOT: FEDS, Shaheen Syed, left, possibly helped his father, Muhammad Syed, right, surveillance one of his alleged victims. "The evidence that agents have been able to gather thus far in this rapidly unfolding investigation is obviously alarming with respect to the defendants short and frequent communications with his father both before and after the murder of Naeem Hussain," the motion stated. Theres a lot of evidence out there that the environment and what it says has a lot to do with crime, she says. The first incident was reported on Nov. 7, 2021, when 62-year-old Mohammad Ahmadi was discovered shot and killed in the rear parking lot of a halal caf he owned with his brother on San Mateo Boulevard, according to city officials and local affiliate KRQE-TV. Authorities have yet to confirm that information. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Homicides are generally concentrated in communities that have chronically high levels of firearm violence, disparities, racial and ethnic disparities, segregation, underemployment, [and] poverty, says Christopher Lyons, a professor of sociology at the University of New Mexico. Albuquerque homicides now account for more than half of the entire states yearly homicide count. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Four men all from South Asia and all of whom practice the Muslim faith have been ambushed, shot and killed since November 2021, police have said. Yes, we have gangs. The most recent murder took place on Friday evening, when Naeem Hussain, from Pakistan, was discovered fatally woundedin the area of Truman Street and Grand Avenue. An Afghan refugee who was already facing two murder charges for the recent slayings of two Muslim men in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was indicted on a third count Friday for allegedly killing another man who had just attended funeral services for the other two victims on Aug. 5. He had just attended the funerals for the two other recent victims. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Olympic ticket sales for Paris Games gets off to, 7 Cubs pitchers combine for no-hitter vs Machado,, Mikal Bridges helps Nets rally to stun Celtics, 115-105, NASCAR star Elliott has leg surgery after snowboard, U.S. jury poised to weigh international soccers, 2022 brought a record number of homicides. As of April 18, 2021, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) recorded 35 homicides across the city. Both the Bernalillo County Sheriffs Office and APD say there continues to be challenges to preventing and solving violent crimes. Young people are getting together usually through social media to sell a small amount of drugs or guns, Gallegos says, and they meet up somewhere and the one party robs the other party and then it turns into a shooting or homicide. Not all of Albuquerques homicides start this way, but recently APD has seen more of these kinds of homicides, Gallegos says. (Albuquerque Police Department via AP, File). So ultimately, there are no easy answers to explain why New Mexico is such a violent place. All rights reserved. 3 Mar. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. The sooner people recognize that there is not one circumstance that is causing this, the better, Huffmyer says. Market data provided by Factset. ALBUQUERQUE POLICE REQUEST ASSISTANCE IN IDENTIFYING VEHICLE OF INTEREST IN MURDERS OF FOUR MUSLIM MEN. 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", This undated file photo released by the City of Espaola shows Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, 27, a planning and land use director who was killed in Albuquerque, N.M., on Aug. 1, 2022. The Associated Press does not generally identify juvenile crime suspects. But the deputy commander speculated that there are many factors possibly contributing: A larger number of guns on the street, lingering effects of the pandemic, and the ease of finding victims on social media, among others. Altaf Hussain cries over the grave of his brother Aftab Hussein at Fairview Memorial Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. The 311 service is a single telephone number for all non-emergency City of Albuquerque inquiries and services. 443.0 KB, For non-emergency police calls, call 505-242-COPS. In the first three quarters of 2021, Albuquerque had 111 violent crimes per 10,000 people, according to data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Albuquerque homicides now account for more than half of New Mexicos entire yearly homicide count. (Adolphe Pierre-Louis/Albuquerque Journal via AP). Bregman said he hoped the plea would bring some closure to the family, who was in court Thursday. Homicides, of course, contribute to the violent reputation. Ten minutes after the shooting, the motion states the men shared a second call as their phones remained in the "general area of the murder.". APD sends NIBRS data to the FBI on a semiannual basis and this data is based on the reports available at that point in time. Stephanie Pagones is a Digital Reporter for FOX Business and Fox News. Albuquerque murders: Son of New Mexico suspect to remain Both men were killed near Central Avenue in southeast Albuquerque, police said. That includes Chicago, which marked one of its most violent years on record. Early in the year, Albuquerque Albuquerque Police Deputy Chief of Investigations Cecily Barker holds a flyer with photos of a car wanted in connection with Muslim men murdered as Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham looks on in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) A 14-year-old New Mexico boy accused of shooting and killing a classmate in 2021 has pleaded no contest to a charge of second ABQ driver pleads guilty after 2021 road rage incident Albuquerque murders: Afghan refugee indicted on third murder Albuquerque has had more than one homicide over beer pong, she says to illustrate her point. An attorney for Syed did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Monday. Muhammad Syed is scheduled to appear before a state district judge Wednesday as prosecutors seek to have him detained without bond pending trial on the two counts of murder. The shooting of 62-year-old Afghan migrant Mohammad Ahmadi on November 7, 2021, in the parking lot of a halal supermarket he ran is the fourth killing that detectives are trying to determine if it is related to the more recent homicides, Albuquerque said. A ShotSpotter activation showed 13 gunshots were fired, following by additional rounds, in the area of 417 Rhode Island Street, police documents show. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. The FBI is assisting in the murder investigations. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) The man who was murdered outside of a Nob Hill home over the weekend has been identified. Law enforcement officials in New Mexico identified 51-year-old Muhammad Syed as the primary suspect in a string of killings of Muslim men in Albuquerque over Authorities had said the student who shot his classmate brought his fathers gun to school. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. By this time last year, there were only 18. Why are there so many murders in Albuquerque this year? - KRQE Altaf Hussain cries over the grave of his brother Aftab Hussein at Fairview Memorial Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. By JEFFREY COLLINS and JAMES POLLARD, Associated Press. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) New Mexicos largest city recorded 117 killings in 2021, shattering its previous homicide record by 46%. Legal Statement. This file photo released Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, by the Albuquerque Police Department shows Muhammad Syed. Albuquerque But this year also brought homicides at hotels near Los Altos neighborhood near Lomas and Wyoming, a few on the West Side, and a couple of homicides near the Heights. Several months before that, on Nov. 7, 2021, 62-year-old Mohammad Ahmadi was discovered shot and killed in the rear parking lot of a halal caf he owned with his brother on San Mateo Boulevard, according to city officials and local affiliate KRQE-TV. Jury convicts Alex Murdaugh on 2021 murders of his wife, son Albuquerque police have detained and charged a man they say is the primary suspect in the killings of four Muslim men, Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina tweeted Tuesday. Huffmyer goes even further and points to the implementation of Department of Justice reforms including use of force-policy reforms, community oversight, and additional training requirements as a driver of violent crime in Albuquerque. In fact, the Albuquerque Police Department counted 10 more homicides than in 2021, the previous record-setting year. However, with a record homicide rate in 2021 (88 according to the City of Albuquerque , Albuquerque Police: Man shoots self, unintentionally kills woman Police say a man shot himself and unintentionally killed a woman when the bullet passed through his Albuquerque police and the FBI are investigating three recent murders of Muslim men for possible ties to the same offender, according to Albuquerque police. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Albuquerque Murders Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Albuquerque recorded 76 murders in 2020, four fewer than in 2019. Statistics released by Chicago police over the weekend listed 797 homicides 25 more than were recorded in 2020 and the most since 1996. Story tips can be sent to stephanie.pagones@fox.com and on Twitter: @steph_pagones. Police Chief Harold Medina has repeatedly said changes in the judicial system are needed. He said in an email to The Associated Press that Albuquerque is in a better position now than most cities because of continued investments in public safety and new violence intervention programs. There is no doubt that we face a tough road ahead. The 311 Community Contact Center is a centralized call center for the City of Albuquerque. The teen was initially charged with an open count of murder and unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school premises. WebOn Tuesday, Albuquerque police announced that they had arrested a suspect in the recent murders of three South Asian Muslim men, which may be connected to another killing last year. Paul Best is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Albuquerque police say the first homicide happened on Nov. 7, 2021. Over the last 35 years, Albuquerques yearly homicide count has averaged about 45 homicides per year. A grand jury indicted him Friday on three counts of first-degree murder and four counts of tampering with evidence. run a police homicide unit. The rage behind ' she says. The shooting happened during the lunch hour at the school in front of numerous students who had returned for the fall semester just two days earlier. Investigators said they think those three murders happened in Grants, and Lannon is accused of killing a fourth man in Albuquerque. For years, Albuquerque has had a problem with unsightly property, as reported by KRQE special assignment reporter Gabrielle Burkhart in 2017. But, there are mixed feelings on the effectiveness of simply increasing police presence in troubled areas. New Mexico teen pleads no contest in fatal school shooting Syed, the suspect, has "denied having any involvement in the murders in this case," according to a criminal complaint. All rights reserved. Disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh was convicted of murder Thursday in the Jurors in June convicted Jeremiah Lopez, 42, of first-degree murder and criminal sexual penetration for strangling and raping 27-year-old Krishauna Perez March This list will be updated as new information becomes available. Why is violent crime going up in Albuquerque? Market data provided by Factset. Albuquerque According to the Albuquerque Journal, 27-year-old Muhammed Afzaal Hussain was shot and killed on Aug. 1, while 41-year-old Aftab Hussein was killed on July 26. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. Homicide List as of 17 May 2021. In 2019, there were Albuquerque His attorney had raised issues of the boys competency early on, saying the teen needed counseling and treatment for mental health issues. 2023 The City of Albuquerque. The contents of any site or link not maintained by the City does not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of the City of Albuquerque, its officials, agents or employees. Theyre up to 16 detectives and two sergeants, a number Liz Thomson says is a reasonable amount to handle Albuquerques homicide caseload. Additionally, APD has added new detectives to the homicide unit. And the problem extends far beyond Central. Shaheen Syed, 21, pictured in a 2021 Florida drivers license photo included in court documents. John Anderson, Shaheen Syeds attorneysaid in court filings that the allegations against his client were "thin and speculative.". (Chancey Bush/The Albuquerque Journal via AP). FILE - This Aug. 9, 2020, still image taken from officer video provided by the Albuquerque Police Department shows the arrest of Muhammad Syed. WebThe West Mesa Murders are the killings of eleven women whose remains were found buried in 2009 in the desert on the West Mesa of Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States.Several suspects have been named, but none were arrested or charged. What should I do if I am stopped by a police officer? Ahmadi was from Afghanistan, police said. City officials also have pointed to a lack of consequences for repeat offenders as one of the reasons Albuquerque continues to struggle with crime. Without fail, they all said, weve been hamstrung; weve been effectively neutered from being able to do our job.'. The City assumes no responsibility for the content of the material contained at that site or for the accuracy of any information that is found there. Homicide data from APD; map data from UNM RGIS/US Census, Its just a part of Albuquerque that looks like theres no oversight there. And a lot of the homicides have occurred in hotels and motels, he says. Albuquerque In the most recent murder, 25-year-old Naeem Hussain was shot and killed in the parking lot of Lutheran Family Services, a resettlement agency. In 2019, there were only 22 homicides by April 18. Police are probing whether he was also involved in the murder. (Credit: Albuquerque Police Department). The most effective thing about policing is engagement with the community going to neighborhood meetings, interacting with kids, Thomson says. And even data on violent crimes doesnt paint the full picture. A funeral service was held for Aftab Hussein, 41, and Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, 27, at the Islamic Center of New Mexico on Friday. Medina, the Albuquerque police chief, said he believes the pandemic also is to blame for nationwide spikes in homicides, suicides, drug overdoses and traffic crashes. Homicides have tended to cluster around certain parts of town, such as the International District. All Rights Reserved. Stephanie Pagones is a Digital Reporter for FOX Business and Fox News. , New Mexico man accused of sex crime against student, One person dead, another hospitalized in SE ABQ shooting, Case dismissed for teen accused of taking gun to, Dancing in the Cave at the University of New Mexico, Whats happening around New Mexico Feb. 24 Mar. The Albuquerque Police Department reports 64-year-old Karl Jurisson was found in the street with two gunshot wounds near Girard and Garfield on Sunday. 3 Mar. Whats driving New Mexicos Fentanyl Crisis? Albuquerque A motive has not been offered by prosecutors, but police said an "interpersonal conflict" may have led to the shootings. Former FBI investigator Bill Daly breaks down the case as law enforcement investigates the attack. Albuquerque, New Mexico, shatters homicide record by 46% Interactive Slider: Over the last few years, homicides (orange markers) have been focused around downtown Albuquerque and Central Ave. All rights reserved. "The United States motion boils down to an effort to detain defendant for a crime with which he has not even been charged," Anderson argued, referring to the slayings of the Muslim men. While 2022 brought more homicides, APD also says theyve solved more cases in 2022 than in 2021. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Shaheen Syed, 21, appeared in U.S. district court in Albuquerque on Monday, with the judge granting a motion by federal prosecutors to keep him behind bars pending the ongoing investigation into the deaths of four Muslim victims dating back to November 2021. ALBUQUERQUE MURDER SUSPECT TRIES TO SPEAK IN COURT; FAMILY REPORTEDLY SAYS HE WAS HOME AT TIME OF SLAYINGS. View Albuquerque crime mapping information. Its similar populations, its similar locations in Albuquerque every year, he says. Drug-related homicides are definitely up this year quite a bit, says Gilbert Gallegos. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Albuquerque Homicides: Why are there so many? The most recent murder took place on (U.S. District Court/AP). According to the criminal complaint, Syed "waited behind a bush, north of the driveway where Aftab Hussein would park his vehicle. Just days after the most recent murder of a Muslim man rocked a community already on edge, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller said the City is extending its police efforts beyond the investigation into the slayings and person or people behind them. An Albuquerque man, Richard Saravia, has pled guilty to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and criminal property damage following a 2021 road rage incident. What can be done in the meantime is increase police patrols in those areas. The shooter opened fire during the lunch hour at Washington Middle School in front of numerous students who had returned for the fall semester just two days earlier. Crime Statistics City of Albuquerque Albuquerque police identify suspect in possible New Mexico serial This file photo released Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, by the Albuquerque Police Department shows Muhammad Syed. Story tips can be sent to stephanie.pagones@fox.com and on Twitter: @steph_pagones. The rise in fentanyl deals may also contribute, according to Hartsock. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. The City will also be working with the police departments serving the University of New Mexico and the Albuquerque Public School system, working to ensure students are safely returning to their respective campuses, Keller wrote. This year began with more homicides than in 2020 and 2019. And yes, they can be violent, she explains, yet during her time as sergeant, not one single year was gang-related homicide ever a major [crime] category, she says. But, Nicholas Huffmyer, a captain at the Bernalillo County Sheriffs Office, says that drugs and violence are inevitably linked. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers announced a $20,000 reward for information leading to a suspect, and urged anyone with information related to the killings to call Crime Stoppers at (505) 843-STOP (7867) orsubmit tips here.
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