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. 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 The data in citywide crime statistics report is based on the official data that APD sends to the FBI. New Mexico Teen Pleads No Contest in Fatal School Shooting 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. ABQ driver pleads guilty after 2021 road rage incident 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 identify suspect in possible New Mexico serial Its been a tough year, Albuquerque Police Department Chief Harold Medina told reporters at a November 8 news conference. In December of last year, Kyle Hartsock, the deputy commander overseeing the departments Criminal Investigations Division spoke about why on KRQE News 13s podcast. 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. City officials also have pointed to a lack of consequences for repeat offenders as one of the reasons Albuquerque continues to struggle with crime. Homicide List as of 17 May 2021 City of Albuquerque 443.0 KB, For non-emergency police calls, call 505-242-COPS. Detectives on Thursday determined there is a connection between the Aug. 1, 2022, murder of Muhammed Afzaal Hussain, 27, and the July 26, 2022, murder of Aftab Albuquerque police say the first homicide happened on Nov. 7, 2021. Albuquerque The Bernalillo County Sheriffs Office is investigating another 11 homicides in the areas surrounding the city. In the first three quarters of 2021, Albuquerque had 111 violent crimes per 10,000 people, according to FBI data. This file photo released Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, by the Albuquerque Police Department shows Muhammad Syed. 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. In fact, the Albuquerque Police Department counted 10 more homicides than in 2021, the previous record-setting year. The APDs crime data system is dynamic and additional information may be added or refined after the data are sent to the FBI. The motivation for that crime boils down to stolen marijuana and money. 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. (Chancey Bush/The Albuquerque Journal via AP). Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. All of their bodies were found 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 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. ALBUQUERQUE POLICE, FBI INVESTIGATING POSSIBLE LINK BETWEEN FOUR MURDERED MUSLIM MEN. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. And he points to the drug trade as a source of violence across New Mexico. So far this year, there has been an uptick in the number of homicides at motels and hotels. Homicides have tended to cluster around certain parts of town, such as the International District. Statistics released by Chicago police over the weekend listed 797 homicides 25 more than were recorded in 2020 and the most since 1996. Now, the APD is about 200 officers short of being fully staffed, he adds. Former FBI investigator Bill Daly breaks down the case as law enforcement investigates the attack. Huffmyer explains that because crime data from different jurisdictions and different times fall under different reporting standards, the data that does exist comes from a flawed collection method. On top of that, the sociology of crime is complex, to put it lightly. The middle school shooting spurred legislation that ended up stalling during last years session. The official website for the City of Albuquerque. 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. ABQ Homicides Up , 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. In 2018, the Albuquerque Police Department began reporting crime statistics using the Federal Bureau of Investigations National Incident-Based Reporting A funeral service was held for Aftab Hussein, 41, and Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, 27, at the Islamic Center of New Mexico on Friday. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) 2022 brought a record number of homicides to Albuquerque. 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. 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 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. The boy will remain in state custody until hes 21, the maximum sentence allowed for a child under New Mexico law. Albuquerque's homicide rate 2021: City sets new record - KRQE Story tips and ideas can be sent to Paul.Best@fox.com and on Twitter: @KincaidBest. Albuquerque homicides now account for more than half of New Mexicos entire yearly homicide count. Shaheen Syed was charged last week with lying about his address when he purchased two guns in 2021. Albuquerques homicide count rose by about 30% in that time. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. Crime Albuquerque Journal Data from CABQ/APD. The boy will remain in state custody until hes 21, the maximum sentence allowed for a child under New Mexico law. Altaf Hussain cries over the grave of his brother Aftab Hussein at Fairview Memorial Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. After Hussain was fatally shot, Shaheen Syeds phone moved to an area closer to the crime scene, according to the motion. 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. Bregman said he hoped the plea would bring some closure to the family, who was in court Thursday. All but three of the 2021 killings are being investigated by Albuquerque police, the Albuquerque Journal reported. Shaheen Syed, 21, appeared in U.S. district court in Albuquerque on Monday, with the judge granting a motion by federal prosecutors to keep him behind bars pending the ongoing investigation into the deaths of four Muslim victims dating back to November 2021. The four menall Muslimand from South Asia were ambushed, shot, and killed in Albuquerque since November 2021. This is a nationwide trend. The Albuquerque Police Department will be increasing its "police presence near mosques and Muslim affiliate schools," Keller wrote on Twitter. 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. Crime Statistics City of Albuquerque It changed the Hargrove family forever and devastated hundreds of children, parents, school faculty and the community.. 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. Syed is accused of waiting "behind a bush" for Hussein to park his car before ambushing him, according to 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. By JEFFREY COLLINS and JAMES POLLARD, Associated Press. 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. FILE - Family members wait to pick up students after a fatal shooting at Washington Middle School in Albuquerque, N.M., on Aug. 13, 2021. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Albuquerque police release body camera video of murder suspect being arrested. A motive has not been offered by prosecutors, but police said an "interpersonal conflict" may have led to the shootings. But this year also brought homicides at hotels near Los Altos neighborhood near Lomas and Wyoming, a few on the West Side, and a couple of homicides near the Heights. Shaheen Syed, 21, pictured in a 2021 Florida drivers license photo included in court documents. KRQE News 13 reported that 2022 federal fentanyl busts around Albuquerque have been among the largest ever. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. In recent years, the data showed that inane, petty disputes increasingly sparked killings. What should I do if I am stopped by a police officer? You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! run a police homicide unit. The rage behind All rights reserved. So ultimately, there are no easy answers to explain why New Mexico is such a violent place. Altaf Hussain cries over the grave of his brother Aftab Hussein at Fairview Memorial Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. And even data on violent crimes doesnt paint the full picture. ALBUQUERQUE MURDER SUSPECT SAID HE WAS GOING TO TEXAS TO FIND NEW HOME, REFERENCED 'SHOOTING OF MUSLIMS': COPS. And the problem extends far beyond Central. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. As a result, violent crime including Albuquerques homicides are the result of what Huffmyer calls a mishmash of complex factors. (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.". Young people are getting together usually through social media to sell a small amount of drugs or guns, Gallegos says, and they meet up somewhere and the one party robs the other party and then it turns into a shooting or homicide. Not all of Albuquerques homicides start this way, but recently APD has seen more of these kinds of homicides, Gallegos says. Homicides are generally concentrated in communities that have chronically high levels of firearm violence, disparities, racial and ethnic disparities, segregation, underemployment, [and] poverty, says Christopher Lyons, a professor of sociology at the University of New Mexico. Legal Statement. As for why there were more homicides in 2022, Hartsock explained that theres no single, clear answer. Squabbles over drugs and not necessarily large amounts of drugs have often led to homicides in the past. 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). This link will take you to a site over which the City of Albuquerque has no control. Albuquerque murders: Afghan refugee indicted on third murder count in Muslim murders Muhammad Syed, a 51-year-old Afghan refugee who has lived in Casings found at one of the crime scenes also matched a handgun found in the elder Syed's vehicle when he was taken into custody, according to a criminal complaint. Albuquerque This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "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. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Story tips can be sent to stephanie.pagones@fox.com and on Twitter: @steph_pagones. 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.. Data from FBI UCR Program. It looks like nobody cares, Thomson says. Neighbors say Jurisson was housesitting when someone confronted him in the driveway in what may have been an attempted carjacking. 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. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. Market data provided by Factset. Homicide List as of 17 May 2021. The car in question, a four-door dark gray or silver-colored Volkswagen sedan, bears tinted windows and is possibly a Jetta. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, 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. Yet one of the most basic crime prevention strategies is to make a place look clean, inviting, and cared for, she says. Ahmadi was from Afghanistan, police said. KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos. Jury convicts Alex Murdaugh on 2021 murders of his wife, son Shaheen Syed, 21, pictured in a 2021 Florida drivers license photo included in court documents. For non-emergency police calls, call 505-242-COPS. In their motion, prosecutors pointed to cellphone records that they say show Syed possibly helped his father track Naeem Hussain, a 25-year-old man from Pakistan who was fatally shot on Aug. 5 in the parking lot of a refugee resettlement agency in southeast Albuquerque. 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. (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. ' she says. So one could argue that that was a drug-related crime, Thomson says. Some of those are drug deals gone wrong. And the triple-digit count sets a never-before-seen record. 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Both the Bernalillo County Sheriffs Office and APD say there continues to be challenges to preventing and solving violent crimes. Shaheen Syed, left, possibly helped his father, Muhammad Syed, right, surveillance one of his alleged victims. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. 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. Fox News's Stephanie Pagones contributed to this report. 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.". Huffmyer also suggests that the dark cloud of administrative pressure and the eminent threat of public persecution can decrease law enforcement effectiveness. In the past, she says, it was easy to point the finger at political scapegoats or at gang violence. Hartsock also notes that the department instituted regular check-ins on open murder cases to help come up with new ideas into investigations. Still, Medina is hopeful. 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. This year, Albuquerque police have investigated more homicides than any time in the last 35 years. But Albuquerques increase is above average according to data from the Major Cities Chiefs Association. At the end of December 2022, the Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. (Adolphe Pierre-Louis/Albuquerque Journal via AP). ", 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. All rights reserved. West Mesa murders Albuquerque Homicides: Why are there so many? Albuquerque, New Mexico, shatters homicide record by 46% New Mexicos violent crime rate (also estimated) far outpaces our neighbors. Albuquerque police and the FBI are investigating three recent murders of Muslim men for possible ties to the same offender, according to Albuquerque police. Early in the year, 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. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Albuquerque Across the country, many police departments are reporting an increase in homicides. And throughout the city, vacant lots and closed buildings continue to be an issue; thats a problem that isnt likely to go away soon. He had just attended the funerals for the two other recent victims. 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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. The teen was initially charged with an open count of murder and unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school premises. 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. The August attack left New Mexicos largest school district reeling and marked the second shooting in Albuquerque in less than 24 hours. Keller has acknowledged the challenges for New Mexicos largest city. Thats why we are pushing forward so fiercely. Yes, we have gangs. But, its worth remembering that homicide detectives generally start their work after the crime is already done. Legal Statement. But there seems to be more to the violence than just illegal drugs. (Albuquerque Police Department via AP, File), Albuquerque police release body camera video of murder suspect being arrested. Family members of many victims have been frustrated. KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos. 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. Altaf Hussain cries over the grave of his brother Aftab Hussein at Fairview Memorial Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. What can be done in the meantime is increase police patrols in those areas. He was originally arrested on Aug. 9. Albuquerque murders: Muslim community to see increased police Altaf Hussain cries over the grave of his brother Aftab Hussein at Fairview Memorial Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. 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. In 2019, there were That count exceeds the 2021 record of 110 homicides counted by APD. A spokesperson for the Islamic Center of New Mexico did not respond to Fox News Digitals request for comment. But Gallegos says that while public distrust of APD certainly exists, it isnt a big hinderance to APDs ability to investigate violent crime. Interactive Slider: Over the last few years, homicides (orange markers) have been focused around downtown Albuquerque and Central Ave. Albuquerque recorded 76 murders in 2020, four fewer than in 2019. 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. Data from FBI UCR. John Anderson, Shaheen Syeds attorneysaid in court filings that the allegations against his client were "thin and speculative.". 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. Albuquerque Police Deputy Commander Kyle Hartsock said at the time that "the motives are still being explored fully to understand what they are.". 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. 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. All rights reserved. Albuquerque murder suspect said he was going to Texas to In fact, the Albuquerque Police Department counted 10 more homicides than in 2021, the previous record-setting year. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) New Mexico is no stranger to violent crime, but so far this years homicide count is outpacing the average of the last two years by about 75%. 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. We know this from exit interviews of officers who have retired or left departments, he says. People see a camera and they feel better, but cameras dont necessarily prevent crime, she says. 2022 breaks Albuquerque's homicide record set in 2021 For example, in 2017, during her time as a sergeant, Thomson saw one of the most heinous murders: the murder of John Soyka. Albuquerque 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. This was a terrible tragedy for everyone involved, Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman said in a statement Thursday. But in the last few years, that average rose, reaching a new high this year, according to data from the FBI. Stephanie Pagones is a Digital Reporter for FOX Business and Fox News. Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, a 27-year-old local city planner, was shot and killed on Aug. 1. but officials have called him the "most likely" suspect in the murders of Naeem Hussain and 62-year-old Muhammad Zahir. That put Albuquerque in the top 10 most violent Market data provided by Factset. 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. Albuquerque Community Connect Camera Registry and Integration. By this time last year, there were only 18. But it is important to note that the numbers in this report differ slightly from the numbers published in the FBI reports. While the killings were initially believed to be the work of a serial killer, the involvement of a sex (Credit: Albuquerque Police Department). Story tips can be sent to stephanie.pagones@fox.com and on Twitter: @steph_pagones. (Albuquerque Police Department via AP, File). APD Homicide List for WEB SITE (as of 17MAY2021).pdf It isnt violent for you to just sit and smoke weed, but do you have any idea how that got here? he asks.
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