APD Investigating Overnight Homicide

APD Investigating Overnight Homicide

Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021

ALBUQUERQUE – APD’s Homicide Unit is investigating an overnight shooting that resulted in the shooting death of one man and shooting injuries to another man.

Officers responded shortly before 1 a.m. to ShotSpotter activations indicating multiple shots fired in the area of 500 Tennessee St., N.E.

Officers arrived on scene and discovered numerous casings on Tennessee St. Officers then discovered numerous impacts holes in the apartment complex located on 500 Tennessee St. NE. Officers made welfare checks on the tenants and discovered a deceased male in Apartment #4. Rescue was started and concluded the male deceased and did not transport.

There was another male subject from the scene that made his way to the hospital before officers arrived. This male subject did sustain wounds but is in stable condition.

This is an ongoing investigation.

APD has advocates for victims of violent crimes, including domestic violence and sex crimes. Victims, including family of homicide victims, can call 505-924-6028 to reach one of the advocates. Victim advocates can also be reached by email: [email protected].

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