You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! "The United States motion boils down to an effort to detain defendant for a crime with which he has not even been charged," Anderson argued, referring to the slayings of the Muslim men. Story tips can be sent to stephanie.pagones@fox.com and on Twitter: @steph_pagones. Albuquerque recorded 76 murders in 2020, four fewer than in 2019. The average police department saw a 7% rise in homicides, the data shows. He acknowledged over the summer that the city would surely surpass 100 killings in 2021, and he remains under pressure to address the problem as he starts his second term. View Albuquerque crime mapping information. Medina, the Albuquerque police chief, said he believes the pandemic also is to blame for nationwide spikes in homicides, suicides, drug overdoses and traffic crashes. A 14-year-old New Mexico boy accused of shooting and killing a classmate in 2021 has pleaded no contest to a charge of second-degree murder, prosecutors said Thursday, March 2, 2023. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Estimates from the Federal Bureau of Investigation show that New Mexicos violent crime and homicide rates have been above the national average for several years now. Legal Statement. For years, Albuquerque has had a problem with unsightly property, as reported by KRQE special assignment reporter Gabrielle Burkhart in 2017. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. (Credit: Albuquerque Police Department). 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. The teen was initially charged with an open count of murder and unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school premises. , 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. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. 3 Mar. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) A 14-year-old New Mexico boy accused of shooting and killing a classmate in 2021 has pleaded no contest to a charge of second By JEFFREY COLLINS and JAMES POLLARD, Associated Press. Legal Statement. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Rather, homicides were often simply disputes that spun out of control. That count exceeds the 2021 record of 110 homicides counted by APD. There, officers discovered Aftab Hussein "lying next to a silver Hyundai sedan at" nearby, with multiple apparent gunshot wounds. Albuquerque Police Deputy Chief of Investigations Cecily Barker holds a flyer with photos of a car wanted in connection with Muslim men murdered as Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham looks on in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. Albuquerque police have detained and charged a man they say is the primary suspect in the killings of four Muslim men, Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina tweeted Tuesday. All rights reserved. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. The data in citywide crime statistics report is based on the official data that APD sends to the FBI. Shaheen Syed, left, possibly helped his father, Muhammad Syed, right, surveillance one of his alleged victims. Its not clear why New Mexico is particularly prone to violence. The Associated Press does not generally identify juvenile crime suspects. Its similar populations, its similar locations in Albuquerque every year, he says. Both men were killed near Central Avenue in southeast Albuquerque, police said. This file photo released Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, by the Albuquerque Police Department shows Muhammad Syed. The most recent murder took place on Liz Thomson, a retired APD homicide sergeant says the department saw a fair number of people shooting each other over relatively small amounts of drugs. Stephanie Pagones is a Digital Reporter for FOX Business and Fox News. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) 2022 brought a record number of homicides to Albuquerque. KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos. In December, the city named 14 people to its gun violence prevention and intervention task force to come up with recommendations over the next 12 months. FILE - This Aug. 9, 2020, still image taken from officer video provided by the Albuquerque Police Department shows the arrest of Muhammad Syed. All rights reserved. At the end of December 2022, the In recent years, the data showed that inane, petty disputes increasingly sparked killings. City officials also have pointed to a lack of consequences for repeat offenders as one of the reasons Albuquerque continues to struggle with crime. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. An Albuquerque man, Richard Saravia, has pled guilty to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and criminal property damage following a 2021 road rage incident. But things like police cameras and bringing police cars to the area, those reduce fear and help catch perpetrators. Legal Statement. (Chancey Bush/The Albuquerque Journal via AP). Authorities had said the student who shot his classmate brought his fathers gun to school. 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. Albuquerque Police Deputy Chief of Investigations Cecily Barker holds a flyer with photos of a car wanted in connection with Muslim men murdered as Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham looks on in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. All but three of the 2021 killings are being investigated by Albuquerque police, the Albuquerque Journal reported. Altaf Hussain cries over the grave of his brother Aftab Hussein at Fairview Memorial Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. All rights reserved. Albuquerque police release body camera video of murder suspect being arrested. Liz Thomson points out that there does appear to be similar connections among Albuquerques homicides. Story tips can be sent to stephanie.pagones@fox.com and on Twitter: @steph_pagones. The bill narrowly passed the House and is poised to be considered by the full Senate. So ultimately, there are no easy answers to explain why New Mexico is such a violent place. Police are probing whether he was also involved in the murder. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. An Albuquerque man, Richard Saravia, has pled guilty to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and criminal property damage following a 2021 road rage incident. Tuesday marked four days since police received word of their most recent murder. Now, the APD is about 200 officers short of being fully staffed, he adds. The shooter opened fire during the lunch hour at Washington Middle School in front of numerous students who had returned for the fall semester just two days earlier. 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. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos. It was horrific, Thomson recalls. His father, 51-year-old Muhammad Syed, has so far been charged with murder for two of the slayings the deaths of Muhammad Afzaal Hussain and Aftab Hussein. Four men in total all Muslims from South Asia were ambushed, shot, and killed in Albuquerque since November 2021. Albuquerque, however, has seen a bigger rise in homicides than many similarly-sized cities, according to data from the Major Cities Chiefs Association, a group that represents police executives in large cities across the US. ' she says. 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To some extent, data supports Medinas claim. KRQE News 13 previously reported that the citys homicide rate was outpacing previous years and that the crimes tend to happen in certain parts of the city. , 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. In the first three quarters of 2021, Albuquerque had 111 violent crimes per 10,000 people, according to data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos. Just days after the most recent murder of a Muslim man rocked a community already on edge, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller said the City is extending its police efforts beyond the investigation into the slayings and person or people behind them. (Credit: Albuquerque Police Department). However, with a record homicide rate in 2021 (88 according to the City of Albuquerque, as of October 1), the four year-average under Mayor Tim Keller is on track to surpass the previous administrations homicide rate by 65%. Ten minutes after the shooting, the motion states the men shared a second call as their phones remained in the "general area of the murder.". The Syed family home is a few minutes drive from both the Islamic Center and Lutheran Family Services. This file photo released Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, by the Albuquerque Police Department shows Muhammad Syed. That put Albuquerque in the top 10 most violent cities with populations over 100,000 people. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. (Albuquerque Police Department via AP, File). Altaf Hussain cries over the grave of his brother Aftab Hussein at Fairview Memorial Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, "The evidence that agents have been able to gather thus far in this rapidly unfolding investigation is obviously alarming with respect to the defendants short and frequent communications with his father both before and after the murder of Naeem Hussain," the motion stated. That put Albuquerque in the top 10 most violent Before those three shootings, 62-year-old Mohammad Ahmadi was discovered shot and killed in the rear parking lot of a halal caf he owned with his brother in November 2021. Four men all from South Asia and all of whom practice the Muslim faith have been ambushed, shot and killed since November 2021, police have said. The car in question, a four-door dark gray or silver-colored Volkswagen sedan, bears tinted windows and is possibly a Jetta. We know this from exit interviews of officers who have retired or left departments, he says. WebOn Tuesday, Albuquerque police announced that they had arrested a suspect in the recent murders of three South Asian Muslim men, which may be connected to another killing last year. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) A 14-year-old New Mexico boy accused of shooting and killing a classmate in 2021 has pleaded no contest to a charge of second-degree murder, prosecutors said Thursday. Both men were killed This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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While homicides cluster along Central Avenue, this year brought violent crime to many different neighborhoods. but officials have called him the "most likely" suspect in the murders of Naeem Hussain and 62-year-old Muhammad Zahir. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Albuquerque Police Department released body camera video of officers arresting the man who is being charged with the murder of two Muslims and suspected of killing two other Muslims. ALBUQUERQUE POLICE RELEASE BODY CAM VIDEO OF MAN SUSPECTED OF MURDERING MUSLIM MEN BEING ARRESTED, And before then, 41-year-old Aftab Hussein was fatally wounded on July 26, 2022. Stephanie Pagones is a Digital Reporter for FOX Business and Fox News. (Robert Browman/The Albuquerque Journal via AP), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. He said public behavior has changed dramatically in the last two years. Still, when it comes to identifying potential causes, the things that have held to be true, he says, are things such as poverty, things like the disintegration of a traditional family structure, [and] substance abuse.. Bregman said he hoped the plea would bring some closure to the family, who was in court Thursday. Family members of many victims have been frustrated. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. MURDERS IN ALBUQUERQUE MUSLIM COMMUNITY: NEW MEXICO OFFICIALS OFFERING $20K REWARD FOR INFO LEADING TO KILLER, Altaf Hussain cries over the grave of his brother Aftab Hussein at Fairview Memorial Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. ALBUQUERQUE POLICE, FBI INVESTIGATING POSSIBLE LINK BETWEEN FOUR MURDERED MUSLIM MEN. On Sunday,the Albuquerque Police Department released images of a vehicle that they believe to have been used for transport in the four murders. The official website for the City of Albuquerque. 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. 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. Just having a police car patrolling in a neighborhood on a regular basis acts as a deterrent, he says. Theres a lot of evidence out there that the environment and what it says has a lot to do with crime, she says. NIBRS is the most current national framework for reporting crime and replaces the FBIs Summary Reporting System (SRS). Albuquerque police and the FBI are investigating three recent murders of Muslim men for possible ties to the same offender, according to Albuquerque police. Several months before that, on Nov. 7, 2021, 62-year-old Mohammad Ahmadi was discovered shot and killed in the rear parking lot of a halal caf he owned with his brother on San Mateo Boulevard, according to city officials and local affiliate KRQE-TV. Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, a 27-year-old local city planner, was shot and killed on Aug. 1. 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 Its not just in spite of our challenges, but because of them, he said after being sworn in Saturday. Squabbles over drugs and not necessarily large amounts of drugs have often led to homicides in the past. 3 Mar. This list will be updated as new information becomes available. Some of those are drug deals gone wrong. KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos. And the problem extends far beyond Central. In December of last year, Kyle Hartsock, the deputy commander overseeing the departments Criminal Investigations Division spoke about why on KRQE News 13s podcast. or redistributed. , 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. The sooner people recognize that there is not one circumstance that is causing this, the better, Huffmyer says. Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers announced a $20,000 reward for information leading to a suspect, and urged anyone with information related to the killings to call Crime Stoppers at (505) 843-STOP (7867) orsubmit tips here. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) A 14-year-old New Mexico boy accused of shooting and killing a classmate in 2021 has pleaded no contest to a charge of second-degree murder, prosecutors said Thursday. , 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. Interactive Slider: New Mexicos homicide rate (estimated from incomplete data) has historically outpaced both neighboring states and the national homicide rate per capita. Homicide data from APD; map data from UNM RGIS/US Census, Its just a part of Albuquerque that looks like theres no oversight there. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. With the help of an interpreter, he "denied having any involvement in the murders in this case," thecriminal complaint alleges. The shooting of 62-year-old Afghan migrant Mohammad Ahmadi on November 7, 2021, in the parking lot of a halal supermarket he ran is the fourth killing that detectives are trying to determine if it is related to the more recent homicides, Albuquerque said. 2023 The City of Albuquerque. What should I do if I am stopped by a police officer? Aftab Hussein, 41, was shot and killed on July 26 after parking his car near his home. The four men all Muslim and from South Asia were ambushed, shot, and killed in Albuquerque since November 2021. And in Albuquerque, it has always been a huge obstacle.. The record was broken that year and again in 2022. Adding to the homicide team wont prevent homicides, APDs Gilbert Gallegos says. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. (Adolphe Pierre-Louis/Albuquerque Journal via AP). or redistributed. A spokesperson for the Islamic Center of New Mexico did not respond to Fox News Digitals request for comment. Keller has acknowledged the challenges for New Mexicos largest city. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. KRQE News 13 reported that 2022 federal fentanyl busts around Albuquerque have been among the largest ever. Shaheen Syed, 21, pictured in a 2021 Florida drivers license photo included in court documents. Neighbors say Jurisson was housesitting when someone confronted him in the driveway in what may have been an attempted carjacking. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Albuquerque Homicides: Why are there so many? A grand jury indicted him Friday on three counts of first-degree murder and four counts of tampering with evidence. However, with a record homicide rate in 2021 (88 according to the City of Albuquerque , Early in the year, Albuquerque This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. The Albuquerque Police Department will be increasing its "police presence near mosques and Muslim affiliate schools," Keller wrote on Twitter. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. , 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. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. But Gallegos says that while public distrust of APD certainly exists, it isnt a big hinderance to APDs ability to investigate violent crime. For non-emergency police calls, call 505-242-COPS. This year began with more homicides than in 2020 and 2019. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. The most recent survey data from 66 police departments across the US show that the majority of those departments have reported an increase in the number of homicides from January to October 2021 compared to the same time frame in 2020. Market data provided by Factset. The motivation for that crime boils down to stolen marijuana and money. And even data on violent crimes doesnt paint the full picture. Other U.S. cities also saw increases in homicide numbers over the past year. A funeral service was held for Aftab Hussein, 41, and Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, 27, at the Islamic Center of New Mexico on Friday. Syeds attorney argued that prosecutors gave no indication of the size of the area that his phone was in relative to the shooting. Paul Best is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. (Chancey Bush/The Albuquerque Journal via AP). This year, Albuquerque police have investigated more homicides than any time in the last 35 years. Homicides, of course, contribute to the violent reputation. Naeem Hussain, a Muslim man from Pakistan, was discovered fatally woundedin the area of Truman Street and Grand Avenue just before midnight on Friday, police said. What should I do if I am stopped by a police officer? or redistributed. Legal Statement. The four menall Muslimand from South Asia were ambushed, shot, and killed in Albuquerque since November 2021. (Albuquerque Police Department via AP, File), Albuquerque police release body camera video of murder suspect being arrested. Prosecutors claim that Shaheen Syed spoke with his father when his phone was somewhere in the general area of the Islamic Center of New Mexico and soon after his fathers phone pinged in an area that included Lutheran Family Services. (Chancey Bush/The Albuquerque Journal via AP). Homicides have tended to cluster around certain parts of town, such as the International District. Over the last few years, an influx of police-related scandals and Department of Justice scrutiny has led to the shutdown of APD programs and the shrinkage of APDs staff, Gallegos says. 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Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Court documents filed in federal court provided more details about Naeem Hussain's killing, saying it appeared he had been followed to Lutheran Family Services, the resettlement agency, following funeral services for two of the other shooting victims. Albuquerque Community Connect Camera Registry and Integration. In the first three quarters of 2021, Albuquerque had 111 violent crimes per 10,000 people, according to FBI data. Neighboring states, such as Arizona and Texas, have seen an estimated five to six homicides per 100,000 people each year. The Bernalillo County Sheriffs Office is investigating another 11 homicides in the areas surrounding the city. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) New Mexicos largest city recorded 117 killings in 2021, shattering its previous homicide record by 46%. As of April 18, 2021, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) recorded 35 homicides across the city. In the most recent murder, 25-year-old Naeem Hussain was shot and killed in the parking lot of Lutheran Family Services, a resettlement agency. ALBUQUERQUE MURDER SUSPECT TRIES TO SPEAK IN COURT; FAMILY REPORTEDLY SAYS HE WAS HOME AT TIME OF SLAYINGS. Altaf Hussain cries over the grave of his brother Aftab Hussein at Fairview Memorial Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. Altaf Hussain cries over the grave of his brother Aftab Hussein at Fairview Memorial Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. Information about Albuquerque crime statistics: https://www.cabq.gov/police/crime-statistics, https://www.cabq.gov/@@site-logo/seal-small.png, Documents Related to APD Settlement Agreement, Documents Related to APD's Settlement Agreement, McClendon v. City of Albuquerque Settlement, Sexual Assault Evidence Kit Backlog Reduction Project.
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