APD Officers on Scene for Barricaded Suspect in War Zone

Albuquerque –

There is an active police presence in the 400 block of San Pablo St SE.

Officers with the Albuquerque Police Department are attempting to negotiate with a suspect who is barricaded inside an apartment in the area. The individual is wanted for robbery.

APD has several streets blocked as the situation is active and ongoing. They reportedly have blocked all of Espanola St SE between Zuni Rd SE and Bell Ave SE, and San Pablo St SE between Zuni Rd SE and Bell Ave SE.

Bystanders and residents living in the area are advised to follow police instructions regarding lane closures and any shelter-in-place orders.

APD’s SWAT Unit has been activated in an attempt to convince the suspect in the apartment to surrender.

We will provide further updates as more information becomes available.

Update:

Around 4:15 PM, the SWAT situation ended and the barricaded individuals were arrested.