Two Shot, One Killed in SE Albuquerque Following Reported Shooting and Motorcycle Crash

Albuquerque –

Around 9:30 AM, officers with the Albuquerque Police Department responded to reports of a shooting near Decatur Ave and Tennessee St SE.

Following the shooting, officers also responded to a second scene involving a motorcycle crash with injuries near Utah St and Central Ave.

Two people were purportedly transported to a local hospital after the shooting. One died en route or shortly after arriving at the hospital. The other person who was shot was reportedly in stable condition.

Preliminary information from APD indicates the crash may be related to the shooting. The circumstances remain under investigation.

Homicide detectives, crime scene investigators and representatives from the Office of the Medical Investigator have responded to the shooting scene. Detectives are investigating the fatal shooting.

Additional information will be released as further details are released by APD.

UPDATE:

Homicide detectives worked with the District Attorney’s Office and determined this case will be investigated as a possible justifiable homicide.

The preliminary investigation determined that three men were involved in a confrontation at 8304 Decatur Ave., S.E. Two of the men attacked the third man with a knife and a pole. A fourth man got involved to help the victim who was being attacked. The fourth man produced a firearm and shot one of the attackers.

The alleged attacker, who has not yet been identified, died as a result of the gunshot. The second alleged attacker fled the scene on foot.

The victim of the attack fled the scene on a motorcycle and crashed nearby. That man was transported to the hospital with stab wounds and is currently in stable condition.

Detectives will continue to investigate the incident. No charges have been filed at this time.