New Year’s Day Shooting Leaves One Dead in Downtown Albuquerque

Albuquerque –

The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating an overnight shooting that left one person dead. Just before 3 AM, officers were dispatched to the area of 8th St NW and Copper Ave NW after reports of an unconscious person suffering from a gunshot wound.

Albuquerque Fire Rescue Engine 1 and Rescue 1 were also dispatched to the scene. However, at approximately 3:08 AM, rescue units were canceled, and fire radio transmissions indicated the victim was a “9 Bravo,” meaning cardiac or respiratory arrest, or death.

The person was pronounced dead at the scene.

Around 3:10 AM, Albuquerque Fire Rescue’s Engine 1 and Rescue 1 were re-dispatched to check on an individual at 8th St SW and Gold Ave SW who was requesting medical attention. When AFR personnel asked about the extent of the person’s complaints or medical needs, they were advised that APD did not provide additional details, essentially it was “an unknown,” only that the individual at 8th St SW and Gold Ave SW had requested to be evaluated by medical personnel. At 3:15 AM, AFR reported back to dispatch that the second call at 8th and Gold had a chief complaint of abnormal breathing. It is unclear if this other person was transported by AFR.

APD continues to investigate the incident but has not yet stated whether the death is being treated as a homicide investigation.

If more is learned, we will update you.

UPDATE:

In a media release from APD civilian Public Information Officer Gilbert Gallegos, he confirmed that APD detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that resulted in the death of a man overnight in Downtown Albuquerque.

Gallegos stated that “Officers heard shots being fired at 2:53 a.m. on Gold Ave. S.W., between 7^th St and 8^th St. Officers immediately took one person into custody, then approached the area where they heard the gunfire and located an individual with gunshot wounds.”

The media release goes on to state that officers attempted life-saving measures, but the victim died from their injuries at the scene.

It has been confirmed that APD is investigating the death as a homicide. Additional updates will be provided as they become available.