As a result, violent crime including Albuquerques homicides are the result of what Huffmyer calls a mishmash of complex factors. Legal Statement. Market data provided by Factset. KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos. Market data provided by Factset. This year, Albuquerque police have investigated more homicides than any time in the last 35 years. Police said the victim 13-year-old Bennie Hargrove was trying to protect another boy who was being bullied. Huffmyer also suggests that the dark cloud of administrative pressure and the eminent threat of public persecution can decrease law enforcement effectiveness. ALBUQUERQUE MURDER SUSPECT SAID HE WAS GOING TO TEXAS TO FIND NEW HOME, REFERENCED 'SHOOTING OF MUSLIMS': COPS. Syeds attorney argued that prosecutors gave no indication of the size of the area that his phone was in relative to the shooting. By JEFFREY COLLINS and JAMES POLLARD, Associated Press. According to the criminal complaint, Syed "waited behind a bush, north of the driveway where Aftab Hussein would park his vehicle. And a lot of the homicides have occurred in hotels and motels, he says. Family members told judge that Bennie was missed and that it hurt even more that another child was the one who committed the crime. (Albuquerque Police Department via AP, File), Albuquerque police release body camera video of murder suspect being arrested. FILE - This Aug. 9, 2020, still image taken from officer video provided by the Albuquerque Police Department shows the arrest of Muhammad Syed. 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. 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. For example, in 2017, during her time as a sergeant, Thomson saw one of the most heinous murders: the murder of John Soyka. 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. 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. 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. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) There were more than 100 homicides in Albuquerque this year. (Adolphe Pierre-Louis/Albuquerque Journal via AP). He said in an email to The Associated Press that Albuquerque is in a better position now than most cities because of continued investments in public safety and new violence intervention programs. The contents of any site or link not maintained by the City does not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of the City of Albuquerque, its officials, agents or employees. All rights reserved. After Hussain was fatally shot, Shaheen Syeds phone moved to an area closer to the crime scene, according to the motion. View Albuquerque crime mapping information. (Chancey Bush/The Albuquerque Journal via AP). And the triple-digit count sets a never-before-seen record. Aftab Hussein, 41, was shot and killed on July 26 after parking his car near his home. ALBUQUERQUE MURDER SUSPECT SAID HE WAS GOING TO TEXAS TO FIND NEW HOME, REFERENCED 'SHOOTING OF MUSLIMS': COPS. (City of Espaola via AP, File). Albuquerque is just known for abandoned cars, abandoned property.. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The teen was initially charged with an open count of murder and unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school premises. Thats why we are pushing forward so fiercely. What should I do if I am stopped by a police officer? The APDs crime data system is dynamic and additional information may be added or refined after the data are sent to the FBI. 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. Both men were killed Market data provided by Factset. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Ahmadi was from Afghanistan, police said. 3 Mar. Some of those are drug deals gone wrong. The Syed family home is a few minutes drive from both the Islamic Center and Lutheran Family Services. His attorney had raised issues of the boys competency early on, saying the teen needed counseling and treatment for mental health issues. Shaheen Syed, 21, pictured in a 2021 Florida drivers license photo included in court documents. So far this year, there has been an uptick in the number of homicides at motels and hotels. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Paul Best is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. The four menall Muslimand from South Asia were ambushed, shot, and killed in Albuquerque since November 2021. To some extent, data supports Medinas claim. View the sitemap for the City of Albuquerque website. Legal Statement. 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. That put Albuquerque in the top 10 most violent 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. The previous homicide record of 80 was set just three years earlier, during Mayor Tim Kellers first term. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. All rights reserved. Stephanie Pagones is a Digital Reporter for FOX Business and Fox News. (Chancey Bush/The Albuquerque Journal via AP). The Albuquerque Police Department reports 64-year-old Karl Jurisson was found in the street with two gunshot wounds near Girard and Garfield on Sunday. or redistributed. All rights reserved. Investigators said they think those three murders happened in Grants, and Lannon is accused of killing a fourth man in Albuquerque. On Sunday,the Albuquerque Police Department released images of a vehicle that they believe to have been used for transport in the four murders. Police Chief Harold Medina has repeatedly said changes in the judicial system are needed. Albuquerque Police identify man killed outside Nob Hill home 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. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. The son of a New Mexico man suspected of gunning down four Muslim men over the course of several months will remain in custody pending trial for allegedly using a bogus address to buy a gun last year. 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 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. Police are probing whether he was also involved in the murder. 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. 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 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. https://www.cabq.gov/police/documents/apd-homicide-list-for-web-site-as-of-17may2021.pdf/view, 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. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. 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. 2021 was a record-breaking year for homicides in Albuquerque with 114, the first homicide happened on Jan. 8 and the last Dec. 31. 443.0 KB, For non-emergency police calls, call 505-242-COPS. 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. And he points to the drug trade as a source of violence across New Mexico. In the first three quarters of 2021, Albuquerque had 111 violent crimes per 10,000 people, according to FBI data. Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, a 27-year-old local city planner, was shot and killed on Aug. 1. While homicides cluster along Central Avenue, this year brought violent crime to many different neighborhoods. 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). ALBUQUERQUE POLICE REQUEST ASSISTANCE IN IDENTIFYING VEHICLE OF INTEREST IN MURDERS OF FOUR MUSLIM MEN. 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. As of April 18, 2021, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) recorded 35 homicides across the city. Still, Medina is hopeful. 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. , 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. It was horrific, Thomson recalls. Yet, I can pretty honestly say that I believe Chase Smotherman would have become violent if they had stolen his garden tools.. The sooner people recognize that there is not one circumstance that is causing this, the better, Huffmyer says. Legal Statement. 2023 The City of Albuquerque. (Chancey Bush/The Albuquerque Journal via AP). (Albuquerque Police Department via AP, File). The lie that people are told is that drug crimes are nonviolent, Huffmyer says. Albuquerque homicides now account for more than half of the entire states yearly homicide count. But things like police cameras and bringing police cars to the area, those reduce fear and help catch perpetrators. All rights reserved. (Albuquerque Police Department via AP, File). That includes Chicago, which marked one of its most violent years on record. This link will take you to a site over which the City of Albuquerque has no control. Over the past 35 years, Albuquerques yearly homicide count has averaged about 45 homicides per year, KRQE reported. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. In 2019, there were 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. As for why there were more homicides in 2022, Hartsock explained that theres no single, clear answer. Drug-related homicides are definitely up this year quite a bit, says Gilbert Gallegos. At the time, the city was on pace to shatter its homicide record and top officials described the violence as a scourge. (Adolphe Pierre-Louis/Albuquerque Journal via AP), "We are just completely shocked," she said, "and still trying to comprehend and understand what happened, how and why.". But it is important to note that the numbers in this report differ slightly from the numbers published in the FBI reports. Some worked to bring attention to gun violence through a national memorial effort in the fall. Law enforcement officials in New Mexico identified 51-year-old Muhammad Syed as the primary suspect in a string of killings of Muslim men in Albuquerque over Many police departments saw an increase in homicides this year. Additionally, APD has added new detectives to the homicide unit. Albuquerque Community Connect Camera Registry and Integration. Albuquerque recorded 76 murders in 2020, four fewer than in 2019. In 2019, there were only 22 homicides by April 18. So ultimately, there are no easy answers to explain why New Mexico is such a violent place. (Chancey Bush/The Albuquerque Journal via AP). But, its worth remembering that homicide detectives generally start their work after the crime is already done. Data from FBI UCR. 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. Huffmyer goes even further and points to the implementation of Department of Justice reforms including use of force-policy reforms, community oversight, and additional training requirements as a driver of violent crime in Albuquerque. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) The man who was murdered outside of a Nob Hill home over the weekend has been identified. Police in New Mexico are stepping up security at Albuquerque-area mosques and Muslim community schools as investigators hunt for the suspect who gunned down four Muslim men over the past nine months. Neighbors say Jurisson was housesitting when someone confronted him in the driveway in what may have been an attempted carjacking. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. There is no doubt that we face a tough road ahead. Albuquerque murders: Afghan refugee indicted on third murder count in Muslim murders Muhammad Syed, a 51-year-old Afghan refugee who has lived in An Afghan refugee who was already facing two murder charges for the recent slayings of two Muslim men in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was indicted on a third count Friday for allegedly killing another man who had just attended funeral services for the other two victims on Aug. 5. At the end of December 2022, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) published a list of 120 homicides that had occurred throughout the year. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. We tripled the number of homicide detectives, and we invested $80 million in crime-fighting technology, he said. 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. Whats driving New Mexicos Fentanyl Crisis? The middle school shooting spurred legislation that ended up stalling during last years session. The Metro Crime Initiative brings together all parts of the criminal justice system so we can end the revolving door for repeat offenders and finally strike a balance when it comes to keeping people safe., Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. Hartsock attributed a higher solve rate to good detective work and communication among APD. The August attack left New Mexicos largest school district reeling and marked the second shooting in Albuquerque in less than 24 hours. Shaheen Syed, 21, pictured in a 2021 Florida drivers license photo included in court documents. There is one thing that certainly stands in the way of reducing Albuquerques violent crime, says Liz Thomson: In regards to reducing violent crime, investigating and solving violent crime, the blame game is the worst thing, she says. All rights reserved. This list will be updated as new information becomes available. So one could argue that that was a drug-related crime, Thomson says. 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. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Data from FBI UCR Program. Its not clear why New Mexico is particularly prone to violence. The motivation for that crime boils down to stolen marijuana and money. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Since 2016, between six and eight homicides per 100,000 people, each year are estimated to have occurred in New Mexico, according to the FBI data. or redistributed. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Syed, the main suspect in the slaying of four Muslim men in Albuquerque has committed regular acts of violence in the six years since he fled war-ravaged Afghanistan and resettled in the United States, according to police documents and court records. Central Avenue, for example, is just infamous for being sort of the seedier part of Albuquerque. And sure enough, in recent years homicides have clustered near Central especially between EXPO New Mexico and Eubank. Altaf Hussain cries over the grave of his brother Aftab Hussein at Fairview Memorial Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. He said public behavior has changed dramatically in the last two years. That put Albuquerque in the top 10 most violent cities with populations over 100,000 people. 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.