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Albuquerque Police Probe Two Fatal Shootings Hours Apart

APD's homicide unit leads both cases with few details released.

Overview

  • Officers responded around 1:15 p.m. Thursday to the 5400 block of Edwards Drive NE near Juan Tabo Boulevard and Spain Road.
  • An adult male was found shot at the northeast location and pronounced dead at the scene, and one person was detained for questioning.
  • Around 11:30 p.m., police were called to the Rio Volcan Apartments at 1919 Ladera Drive NW near Unser Boulevard on the west side.
  • A man was found shot at the apartment complex and was declared dead at the scene, and APD has not announced an arrest in that case.
  • Both deaths remain active homicide investigations as detectives process evidence and continue interviews.