NM ACLU Reacts to Police Shooting Grand Jury Process
Peter Simonson, executive director of the New Mexico affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, has issued a statement in response to the way Bernalillo County prosecutors present police shooting… Read more
UPDATED: Drug Dispute Led to Police Shooting
The man who was shot had pointed an assault rifle at police.
Berry: Councilors’ Criticism Crossed Line
Mayor Richard Berry lashed out at four City Council Democrats on Friday, accusing them of “political posturing” and attacking the men and women of the Albuquerque Police Department. Berry’s harsh… Read more
BREAKING: Grand Jury Clears Fired APD Officer In ’09 Shooting
Former APD officer Brandon Carr has been cleared by a Bernalillo County grand jury in the 2009 shooting death of Rodrick Jones, according to the District Attorney’s Office. Pick up… Read more
BREAKING: APD Union Pres, VP Step Down
Albuquerque Police Officers Association President Joey Sigala and Vice President Felipe Garcia have resigned, officials said. The pair stepped down after a union board meeting this morning amid a growing… Read more
BREAKING: Mayor, APD Chief Call For Halt To Shooter Payouts
Mayor Richard Berry and APD Chief Ray Schultz have issued statements calling for a halt to the police union’s practice of issuing $500 checks to officers involved in shootings. Here’s… Read more
UPDATED: ABQ Police Investigate Possible Double Homicide
Two people described as young adult men by police were found dead in the southwest part of the city today, according to Albuquerque police. Police at about 3 p.m. responded… Read more
UPDATED: Officer Who Shot Suspect Has History With Police Shootings
State Police have named the officer and suspect involved in the fatal shooting that stemmed from a police chase in Albuquerque Wednesday.
— ABQ Police Officer Kills Man After Chase
— Activists Call For Federal Probe
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Listen To The 911 Call From The Chase
UPDATED: Suspect In I-40 Car Chase Fatally Shot By APD Officer Near Laguna Pueblo
The man who engaged police in a high-speed chase from Albuquerque until he crashed between Gallup and Grants was fatally shot by an APD officer.
BREAKING: APD Identifies Officer Involved in Yesterday’s Shooting
Albuquerque police officials have identified the officer involved in yesterday’s fatal shooting as Martin Smith. Smith joined APD in 1994 and left for a time to serve in the military,… Read more
UPDATED: One Dead In NE ABQ Officer-Involved Shooting
Police shot and killed a man in northeast Albuquerque early this afternoon, police said. APD is investigating the shooting that occurred at about 2 p.m. in the 8100 block of… Read more
UPDATED: Alleged North Valley Bank Robber Nabbed by APD
An Albuquerque man has been arrested in connection with a bank robbery that took place earlier today at the New Mexico Bank and Trust at 3701 Fourth NW, according to… Read more
