, New Mexico man accused of sex crime against student, One person dead, another hospitalized in SE ABQ shooting, Case dismissed for teen accused of taking gun to, Dancing in the Cave at the University of New Mexico, Whats happening around New Mexico Feb. 24 Mar. 2021 FILE - This Aug. 9, 2020, still image taken from officer video provided by the Albuquerque Police Department shows the arrest of Muhammad Syed. Albuquerque APD sends NIBRS data to the FBI on a semiannual basis and this data is based on the reports available at that point in time. The guns were seized during a search of the family's home; and testing determined bullet casings found at the July 25 and Aug. 1 shootings matched the rifle that belonged to Muhammad Syed. An Imam leads a group of men during the Dhuhr afternoon prayer at the Islamic Center of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, after the fourth Muslim man was murdered in the city. Authorities had said the student who shot his classmate brought his fathers gun to school. Aftab Hussein, 41, was shot and killed on July 26 after parking his car near his home. Albuquerques geographic location, with a north-south-running freeway and ease of access to the border makes this a thoroughfare and hub for a variety of interstate criminal activity, he says. Nicholas Huffmyer from the sheriffs office says that overwhelming police presence does work. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Olympic ticket sales for Paris Games gets off to, 7 Cubs pitchers combine for no-hitter vs Machado,, Mikal Bridges helps Nets rally to stun Celtics, 115-105, NASCAR star Elliott has leg surgery after snowboard, U.S. jury poised to weigh international soccers. By JEFFREY COLLINS and JAMES POLLARD, Associated Press. Four men in total all Muslims from South Asia were ambushed, shot, and killed in Albuquerque since November 2021. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Although the FBI updates its data bases regularly it does not update published reports. That puts Albuquerque in the top 10 most violent cities with populations of over 100,000 people. The City will also be working with the police departments serving the University of New Mexico and the Albuquerque Public School system, working to ensure students are safely returning to their respective campuses, Keller wrote. (Adolphe Pierre-Louis/Albuquerque Journal via AP). 3 Mar. It looks like nobody cares, Thomson says. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. We know this from exit interviews of officers who have retired or left departments, he says. Additionally, APD has added new detectives to the homicide unit. 3 Mar. The shooting happened during the lunch hour at the school in front of numerous students who had returned for the fall semester just two days earlier. He had just attended the funerals for the two other recent victims. Drug-related homicides are definitely up this year quite a bit, says Gilbert Gallegos. , One person dead, another hospitalized in SE ABQ shooting, Dancing in the Cave at the University of New Mexico, Whats happening around New Mexico Feb. 24 Mar. The August attack left New Mexicos largest school district reeling and marked the second shooting in Albuquerque in less than 24 hours. The most recent murder took place on New Mexico teen pleads no contest in fatal school shooting The motivation for that crime boils down to stolen marijuana and money. Story tips and ideas can be sent to Paul.Best@fox.com and on Twitter: @KincaidBest. John Anderson, Shaheen Syeds attorneysaid in court filings that the allegations against his client were "thin and speculative.". Market data provided by Factset. Albuquerque At the end of December 2022, the The previous homicide record of 80 was set just three years earlier, during Mayor Tim Kellers first term. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. But in the last few years, that average rose, reaching a new high this year, according to data from the FBI. A funeral service was held for Aftab Hussein, 41, and Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, 27, at the Islamic Center of New Mexico on Friday. KRQE News 13 reported that 2022 federal fentanyl busts around Albuquerque have been among the largest ever. The City assumes no responsibility for the content of the material contained at that site or for the accuracy of any information that is found there. Both the Bernalillo County Sheriffs Office and APD say there continues to be challenges to preventing and solving violent crimes. But the deputy commander speculated that there are many factors possibly contributing: A larger number of guns on the street, lingering effects of the pandemic, and the ease of finding victims on social media, among others. And the triple-digit count sets a never-before-seen record. City officials also have pointed to a lack of consequences for repeat offenders as one of the reasons Albuquerque continues to struggle with crime. The bill narrowly passed the House and is poised to be considered by the full Senate. Over the last 35 years, Albuquerques yearly homicide count has averaged about 45 homicides per year. 443.0 KB, For non-emergency police calls, call 505-242-COPS. Police said the victim 13-year-old Bennie Hargrove was trying to protect another boy who was being bullied. Statistics released by Chicago police over the weekend listed 797 homicides 25 more than were recorded in 2020 and the most since 1996. Across the country, many police departments are reporting an increase in homicides. By this time last year, there were only 18. , VIDEO: Giant I-40 light poles sway in strong ABQ, Taxidermy birds used to make drones at New Mexico, PHOTOS: Storm leaves parts of state covered in snow, PHOTOS: Winter storm moves through NM leaving snow, PHOTOS: Storm causes snowy, icy roads across New, Map: New Mexico Veterans Monuments and Memorials, 13 Broadcast Pl SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Lawmakers are once again considering a similar measure that would criminalize negligent gun storage in cases where a child brandishes the weapon or uses it to hurt someone. We are falling in line with a lot of the other major, big cities, he said. Data from FBI UCR. His attorney had raised issues of the boys competency early on, saying the teen needed counseling and treatment for mental health issues. Albuquerques homicide count rose by about 30% in that time. ", This undated file photo released by the City of Espaola shows Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, 27, a planning and land use director who was killed in Albuquerque, N.M., on Aug. 1, 2022. View the sitemap for the City of Albuquerque website. , VIDEO: Giant I-40 light poles sway in strong ABQ, Taxidermy birds used to make drones at New Mexico, PHOTOS: Storm leaves parts of state covered in snow, PHOTOS: Winter storm moves through NM leaving snow, PHOTOS: Storm causes snowy, icy roads across New, Map: New Mexico Veterans Monuments and Memorials, 13 Broadcast Pl SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. But there seems to be more to the violence than just illegal drugs. But, its worth remembering that homicide detectives generally start their work after the crime is already done. 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(Albuquerque Police Department via AP, File). The Syed family home is a few minutes drive from both the Islamic Center and Lutheran Family Services. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) The man who was murdered outside of a Nob Hill home over the weekend has been identified. Yet one of the most basic crime prevention strategies is to make a place look clean, inviting, and cared for, she says. ALBUQUERQUE POLICE, FBI INVESTIGATING POSSIBLE LINK BETWEEN FOUR MURDERED MUSLIM MEN. Just having a police car patrolling in a neighborhood on a regular basis acts as a deterrent, he says. But Aneela Abad, general secretary for the Islamic Center of New Mexico, told The Associated Press the community is grappling not only with the losses, but also the fear and confusion. Authorities have yet to confirm that information. Albuquerque Police: Man shoots self, unintentionally kills woman Police say a man shot himself and unintentionally killed a woman when the bullet passed through his To some extent, data supports Medinas claim. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Anderson also included a photo of a Florida drivers license issued to Shaheen Syed in 2021, contradicting prosecutors' claims that he misrepresented himself as a Florida resident while making a purchase at an Albuquerque gun store. But it is important to note that the numbers in this report differ slightly from the numbers published in the FBI reports. He said public behavior has changed dramatically in the last two years. Tuesday marked four days since police received word of their most recent murder. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. SON OF AFGHAN ALLEGED GUNMAN IN Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. 3 Mar. (Chancey Bush/The Albuquerque Journal via AP). A look back at the deadliest year in Albuquerque 2021 - KOAT Four Muslim men murdered in New Mexico, FBI called in for support. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. As for why there were more homicides in 2022, Hartsock explained that theres no single, clear answer. 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(Chancey Bush/The Albuquerque Journal via AP). The middle school shooting spurred legislation that ended up stalling during last years session. Albuquerque murders: Afghan refugee indicted on third murder But so far, 2021 homicides have been occurring further east. This was a terrible tragedy for everyone involved, Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman said in a statement Thursday. All rights reserved. ABQ Homicides Up 65% Under Keller, 30% Rise Nationally According to the criminal complaint, Syed "waited behind a bush, north of the driveway where Aftab Hussein would park his vehicle. But, there are mixed feelings on the effectiveness of simply increasing police presence in troubled areas. Rather, homicides were often simply disputes that spun out of control. Syed's son, 21-year-old Shaheen Syed, is also behind bars for allegedly providing a false address when he purchased a gun in June 2021. Given the recent increase in homicides, APD has been increasing both presence and engagement in certain areas, recently focusing on a Montgomery neighborhood with bouts of violence. A ShotSpotter activation showed 13 gunshots were fired. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. This list will be updated as new information becomes available. FILE - This Aug. 9, 2020, still image taken from officer video provided by the Albuquerque Police Department shows the arrest of Muhammad Syed. (Albuquerque Police Department via AP, File). And yes, they can be violent, she explains, yet during her time as sergeant, not one single year was gang-related homicide ever a major [crime] category, she says. The rise in fentanyl deals may also contribute, according to Hartsock. In the first three quarters of 2021, Albuquerque had 111 violent crimes per 10,000 people, according to FBI data. West Mesa murders (Chancey Bush/The Albuquerque Journal via AP). Syed, the suspect, has "denied having any involvement in the murders in this case," according to a criminal complaint. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Syeds attorney argued that prosecutors gave no indication of the size of the area that his phone was in relative to the shooting. With the help of an interpreter, he "denied having any involvement in the murders in this case," thecriminal complaint alleges. The 311 service is a single telephone number for all non-emergency City of Albuquerque inquiries and services. At the end of December 2022, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) published a list of 120 homicides that had occurred throughout the year. Crime of the Week - Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers The sooner people recognize that there is not one circumstance that is causing this, the better, Huffmyer says. (Albuquerque Police Department via AP, File), Albuquerque police release body camera video of murder suspect being arrested. The most recent murder took place on Friday evening, when Naeem Hussain, from Pakistan, was discovered fatally woundedin the area of Truman Street and Grand Avenue. (Robert Browman/The Albuquerque Journal via AP), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. In recent years, the data showed that inane, petty disputes increasingly sparked killings. 2023 The City of Albuquerque. On Aug. 1, the third victim, local city planner Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, 27, was gunned down in the area of Cornell Drive Southeast and Garfield Avenue Southeast, police said.