Fatal Shooting at Main Event Under Investigation

Albuquerque –

Homicide detectives from the Albuquerque Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting at the Main Event entertainment center in Northeast Albuquerque.

Around 1:30 AM, APD officers responded to reports of a shooting in the parking lot of the Main Event, located at 4040 Pan American Freeway NE. 

When officers arrived at the listed location, an adult male was located with a gunshot wound. He died at the scene.

A suspect fled the scene after the shooting.

APD homicide detectives are starting an investigation.

As more information becomes available regarding this incident, we will update you.

Weekend Violence Surge: Three Homicide Investigations in 24 Hours

This marks the third homicide investigation in Bernalillo County within a 24-hour period.

Early Saturday morning, just before 4 AM, officers with the Albuquerque Police Department responded to a homicide near 4th St and Tijeras Ave NW, where an adult male was found dead at the scene.

Later on Saturday evening, around 6:55 PM, deputies with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 1600 block of Airway Road SW following reports of a shooting. The victim in that case was transported to a local hospital. The BCSO reported that the individual sustained critical and life-threatening injuries,* which prompted a separate homicide investigation.

BCSO is requesting the public’s assistance with this shooting, if you have more information that can aid in their investigation, you can submit a tip anonymously via the BCSO Tip411 app.

*Editor Note: An earlier version of this report stated that the individual shot on Airway Rd SW had died from their injuries. This information has been updated.