Crime Stoppers: BCSO Seeks Tips in Connection with Oct 13 Death of Luke Alvarez

Albuquerque –

The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of Luke Alvarez, which occurred on October 13, 2025, at approximately 11:31am, near the intersection of La Vega and Avenida Dolores Huerta (Bridge). On October 14th, BCSO announced that Luke Alvarez, 35, had died after being shot.

Through the investigation, detectives identified a vehicle of interest which they are attempting to locate. The vehicle is believed to be a 2013-2019 red Ford Escape. The vehicle has a CarMax logo on the left rear hatch. The vehicle’s windows are tinted except for the front passenger side window. It is believed the vehicle’s windshield was damaged during the incident. The vehicle last displayed New Mexico license plate AWMK78.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers, anonymously at (505) 843-STOP (7867) or p3tips.com/531.

You can also submit anonymous tips to BCSO in the following ways:

• Downloading the BernalilloCo Sheriff app for iPhone or Android (you can scan the QR codes below).
• Text BCSO + your message to 847411 (tip411).
• Submit tips online at bernco.gov/bernalillo-county-sheriff/tip411/ and selecting “Submit a Tip.”