Homicide List as of 17 May 2021. The average police department saw a 7% rise in homicides, the data shows. Keller has acknowledged the challenges for New Mexicos largest city. 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. Altaf Hussain cries over the grave of his brother Aftab Hussein at Fairview Memorial Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. People see a camera and they feel better, but cameras dont necessarily prevent crime, she says. 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. A grand jury indicted him Friday on three counts of first-degree murder and four counts of tampering with evidence. The August attack left New Mexicos largest school district reeling and marked the second shooting in Albuquerque in less than 24 hours. Interactive Slider: Over the last few years, homicides (orange markers) have been focused around downtown Albuquerque and Central Ave. Neighbors say Jurisson was housesitting when someone confronted him in the driveway in what may have been an attempted carjacking. John Anderson, Shaheen Syeds attorneysaid in court filings that the allegations against his client were "thin and speculative.". Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. The official website for the City of Albuquerque. 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 (Chancey Bush/The Albuquerque Journal via AP). Albuquerque recorded 76 murders in 2020, four fewer than in 2019. Across the country, many police departments are reporting an increase in homicides. The average has risen in the past few years, according to federal crime data. All rights reserved. And before then, 41-year-old Aftab Hussein was fatally wounded on July 26, 2022. What should I do if I am stopped by a police officer? (Albuquerque Police Department via AP, File), Albuquerque police release body camera video of murder suspect being arrested. View the sitemap for the City of Albuquerque website. We tripled the number of homicide detectives, and we invested $80 million in crime-fighting technology, he said. With the help of an interpreter, he "denied having any involvement in the murders in this case," thecriminal complaint alleges. All rights reserved. After Hussain was fatally shot, Shaheen Syeds phone moved to an area closer to the crime scene, according to the motion. The lie that people are told is that drug crimes are nonviolent, Huffmyer says. The bill narrowly passed the House and is poised to be considered by the full Senate. The record was broken that year and again in 2022. 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. SON OF AFGHAN ALLEGED GUNMAN IN NEW MEXICO KILLINGS OF MUSLIM MEN POSSIBLY ASSISTED MURDER PLOT: FEDS, Shaheen Syed, left, possibly helped his father, Muhammad Syed, right, surveillance one of his alleged 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. We are falling in line with a lot of the other major, big cities, he said. 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. KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos. While the killings were initially believed to be the work of a serial killer, the involvement of a sex Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Muhammad Syed is scheduled to appear before a state district judge Wednesday as prosecutors seek to have him detained without bond pending trial on the two counts of murder. Albuquerque recorded 76 murders in 2020, four fewer than in 2019. Former FBI investigator Bill Daly breaks down the case as law enforcement investigates the attack. (Chancey Bush/The Albuquerque Journal via AP). Squabbles over drugs and not necessarily large amounts of drugs have often led to homicides in the past. Syeds attorney argued that prosecutors gave no indication of the size of the area that his phone was in relative to the shooting. Fox News' Danielle Wallace and The Associated Press contributed to this report. By JEFFREY COLLINS and JAMES POLLARD, Associated Press. (Robert Browman/The Albuquerque Journal via AP), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. NIBRS is the most current national framework for reporting crime and replaces the FBIs Summary Reporting System (SRS). You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. The teen was initially charged with an open count of murder and unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school premises. Now, the APD is about 200 officers short of being fully staffed, he adds. previously reported that the citys homicide rate, Rio Bravo Park cleanup will take longer than expected, Gun safety bill passes Senate, faces one more hurdle, Restaurants still struggling to recover from COVID, Roswell PD: Woman steals, drives wrong-way to get, State basketball tournament: Girls first round recap, BCSO: Kids were living in dirty home containing drugs, Local casino hosts National Fiery Foods & BBQ Show, UNM police arrest man for giving false ID, fleeing, More from KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos, Man connected to political shootings to stay behind, Safety improvements proposed for Nob Hill corridor, NM businesses are feeling impact of Pion shortage, CDC: Baby death linked to contaminated breast pump, Whats happening around New Mexico Mar. This year began with more homicides than in 2020 and 2019. Hartsock also notes that the department instituted regular check-ins on open murder cases to help come up with new ideas into investigations. 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According to the Albuquerque Journal, 27-year-old Muhammed Afzaal Hussain was shot and killed on Aug. 1, while 41-year-old Aftab Hussein was killed on July 26. Authorities have yet to confirm that information. This change is important because NIBRS provides more comprehensive and detailed information about crimes against person, crimes against property and crimes against society occurring in law enforcement jurisdictions across the country. 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. This link will take you to a site over which the City of Albuquerque has no control. Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, a 27-year-old local city planner, was shot and killed on Aug. 1. Authorities had said the student who shot his classmate brought his fathers gun to school. 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. 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. What can be done in the meantime is increase police patrols in those areas. 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. But so far, 2021 homicides have been occurring further east. Legal Statement. ' she says. Altaf Hussain cries over the grave of his brother Aftab Hussein at Fairview Memorial Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. Syed, the suspect, has "denied having any involvement in the murders in this case," according to a criminal complaint. By August, Albuquerque had already equaled its record for homicides with 81, set in 2019. But, Nicholas Huffmyer, a captain at the Bernalillo County Sheriffs Office, says that drugs and violence are inevitably linked. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Shaheen Syed was charged last week with lying about his address when he purchased two guns in 2021. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. But, there are mixed feelings on the effectiveness of simply increasing police presence in troubled areas. 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. 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 (U.S. District Court/AP). "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. Adding to the homicide team wont prevent homicides, APDs Gilbert Gallegos says. Albuquerque has had more than one homicide over beer pong, she says to illustrate her point. Tuesday marked four days since police received word of their most recent murder. He had just attended the funerals for the two other recent victims. Some of those are drug deals gone wrong. ALBUQUERQUE POLICE, FBI INVESTIGATING POSSIBLE LINK BETWEEN FOUR MURDERED MUSLIM MEN. Given the recent increase in homicides, APD has been increasing both presence and engagement in certain areas, recently focusing on a Montgomery neighborhood with bouts of violence. In the past, she says, it was easy to point the finger at political scapegoats or at gang violence. The Associated Press does not generally identify juvenile crime suspects. Ahmadi was from Afghanistan, police said. FILE - This Aug. 9, 2020, still image taken from officer video provided by the Albuquerque Police Department shows the arrest of Muhammad Syed. Neighboring states, such as Arizona and Texas, have seen an estimated five to six homicides per 100,000 people each year. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Community members are hoping to make a change when it comes to gun violence in the Duke City.The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) has reported 97 homicide victims, so far, in 2021. Over the past 35 years, Albuquerques yearly homicide count has averaged about 45 homicides per year, KRQE reported. And even data on violent crimes doesnt paint the full picture. Muhammad Syed, a 51-year-old man who has lived in Albuquerque for about five years, is also suspected in a fourth murder that occurred in November 2021. 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. View the sitemap for the City of Albuquerque website. 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 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. Thats why we are pushing forward so fiercely. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. The middle school shooting spurred legislation that ended up stalling during last years session. This was a terrible tragedy for everyone involved, Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman said in a statement Thursday. The car in question, a four-door dark gray or silver-colored Volkswagen sedan, bears tinted windows and is possibly a Jetta. He said public behavior has changed dramatically in the last two years. ALBUQUERQUE MURDER SUSPECT SAID HE WAS GOING TO TEXAS TO FIND NEW HOME, REFERENCED 'SHOOTING OF MUSLIMS': COPS. Albuquerque Homicides: Why are there so many? KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos. The most effective thing about policing is engagement with the community going to neighborhood meetings, interacting with kids, Thomson says. Police are probing whether he was also involved in the murder. 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But Gallegos says that while public distrust of APD certainly exists, it isnt a big hinderance to APDs ability to investigate violent crime. All but three of the 2021 killings are being investigated by Albuquerque police, the Albuquerque Journal reported. but officials have called him the "most likely" suspect in the murders of Naeem Hussain and 62-year-old Muhammad Zahir. 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. 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. 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. Hartsock attributed a higher solve rate to good detective work and communication among APD. Stephanie Pagones is a Digital Reporter for FOX Business and Fox News. And the triple-digit count sets a never-before-seen record. It was horrific, Thomson recalls. While 2022 brought more homicides, APD also says theyve solved more cases in 2022 than in 2021. 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. This file photo released Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, by the Albuquerque Police Department shows Muhammad Syed. 2023 The City of Albuquerque. 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. On Aug. 1, the third victim, local city planner Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, 27, was gunned down, police said. 3 Mar. 2023 The City of Albuquerque. It isnt violent for you to just sit and smoke weed, but do you have any idea how that got here? he asks. Data from CABQ/APD. In 2018, the Albuquerque Police Department began reporting crime statistics using the Federal Bureau of Investigations National Incident-Based Reporting 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. Homicide data from APD; map data from UNM RGIS/US Census, Its just a part of Albuquerque that looks like theres no oversight there. A funeral service was held for Aftab Hussein, 41, and Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, 27, at the Islamic Center of New Mexico on Friday. Market data provided by Factset. 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. The boy will remain in state custody until hes 21, the maximum sentence allowed for a child under New Mexico law. That includes Chicago, which marked one of its most violent years on record.
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