The shooter opened fire during the lunch hour at Washington Middle School in front of numerous students who had returned for the fall semester just two days earlier. Market data provided by Factset. 443.0 KB, For non-emergency police calls, call 505-242-COPS. The middle school shooting spurred legislation that ended up stalling during last years session. The August attack left New Mexicos largest school district reeling and marked the second shooting in Albuquerque in less than 24 hours. Syeds attorney argued that prosecutors gave no indication of the size of the area that his phone was in relative to the shooting. The previous homicide record of 80 was set just three years earlier, during Mayor Tim Kellers first term. Shaheen Syed was charged last week with lying about his address when he purchased two guns in 2021. Other U.S. cities also saw increases in homicide numbers over the past year. Investigators said they think those three murders happened in Grants, and Lannon is accused of killing a fourth man in Albuquerque. Albuquerque police release body camera video of murder suspect being arrested. It was horrific, Thomson recalls. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Albuquerque, however, has seen a bigger rise in homicides than many similarly-sized cities, according to data from the Major Cities Chiefs Association, a group that represents police executives in large cities across the US. The Albuquerque Police Department will be increasing its "police presence near mosques and Muslim affiliate schools," Keller wrote on Twitter. ALBUQUERQUE MURDER SUSPECT SAID HE WAS GOING TO TEXAS TO FIND NEW HOME, REFERENCED 'SHOOTING OF MUSLIMS': COPS. According to the criminal complaint, Syed "waited behind a bush, north of the driveway where Aftab Hussein would park his vehicle. 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. Yet one of the most basic crime prevention strategies is to make a place look clean, inviting, and cared for, she says. Story tips can be sent to stephanie.pagones@fox.com and on Twitter: @steph_pagones. ", 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. Both men were killed A spokesperson for the Islamic Center of New Mexico did not respond to Fox News Digitals request for comment. The FBI is assisting in the murder investigations. But, Nicholas Huffmyer, a captain at the Bernalillo County Sheriffs Office, says that drugs and violence are inevitably linked. 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. Neighbors say Jurisson was housesitting when someone confronted him in the driveway in what may have been an attempted carjacking. This year began with more homicides than in 2020 and 2019. Squabbles over drugs and not necessarily large amounts of drugs have often led to homicides in the past. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Altaf Hussain cries over the grave of his brother Aftab Hussein at Fairview Memorial Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. Four men all from South Asia and all of whom practice the Muslim faith have been ambushed, shot and killed since November 2021, police have said. A ShotSpotter activation showed 13 gunshots were fired. 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. The bill narrowly passed the House and is poised to be considered by the full Senate. After Hussain was fatally shot, Shaheen Syeds phone moved to an area closer to the crime scene, according to the motion. In fact, the Albuquerque Police Department counted 10 more homicides than in 2021, the previous record-setting 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. Altaf Hussain cries over the grave of his brother Aftab Hussein at Fairview Memorial Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. At the end of December 2022, the 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. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Rather, homicides were often simply disputes that spun out of control. In 2018, the Albuquerque Police Department began reporting crime statistics using the Federal Bureau of Investigations National Incident-Based Reporting For non-emergency police calls, call 505-242-COPS. So far this year, there has been an uptick in the number of homicides at motels and hotels. Additionally, APD has added new detectives to the homicide unit. 3 Mar. Shaheen Syed, 21, pictured in a 2021 Florida drivers license photo included in court documents. Tuesday marked four days since police received word of their most recent murder. Market data provided by Factset. (U.S. District Court/AP). You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! All rights reserved. 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. Market data provided by Factset. This link will take you to a site over which the City of Albuquerque has no control. We tripled the number of homicide detectives, and we invested $80 million in crime-fighting technology, he said. On Sunday,the Albuquerque Police Department released images of a vehicle that they believe to have been used for transport in the four murders. 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.. The 311 Community Contact Center is a centralized call center for the City of Albuquerque. The boy will remain in state custody until hes 21, the maximum sentence allowed for a child under New Mexico law. Family members of many victims have been frustrated. View the sitemap for the City of Albuquerque website. While 2022 brought more homicides, APD also says theyve solved more cases in 2022 than in 2021. And throughout the city, vacant lots and closed buildings continue to be an issue; thats a problem that isnt likely to go away soon. But, its worth remembering that homicide detectives generally start their work after the crime is already done. Market data provided by Factset. 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. Albuquerque Community Connect Camera Registry and Integration. 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. Keller has acknowledged the challenges for New Mexicos largest city. 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. This list will be updated as new information becomes available. He had just attended the funerals for the two other recent victims. But in the last few years, that average rose, reaching a new high this year, according to data from the FBI. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. 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. Its not clear why New Mexico is particularly prone to violence. Shaheen Syed, 21, pictured in a 2021 Florida drivers license photo included in court documents. As for why there were more homicides in 2022, Hartsock explained that theres no single, clear answer. 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. Altaf Hussain cries over the grave of his brother Aftab Hussein at Fairview Memorial Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos. View Albuquerque crime mapping information. Albuquerque has had more than one homicide over beer pong, she says to illustrate her point. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) 2022 brought a record number of homicides to Albuquerque. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Altaf Hussain cries over the grave of his brother Aftab Hussein at Fairview Memorial Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. 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. Neighboring states, such as Arizona and Texas, have seen an estimated five to six homicides per 100,000 people each year. But there seems to be more to the violence than just illegal drugs. Four men in total all Muslims from South Asia were ambushed, shot, and killed in Albuquerque since November 2021. APD Homicide List for WEB SITE (as of 17MAY2021).pdf In December of last year, Kyle Hartsock, the deputy commander overseeing the departments Criminal Investigations Division spoke about why on KRQE News 13s podcast. As of April 18, 2021, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) recorded 35 homicides across the city. The most effective thing about policing is engagement with the community going to neighborhood meetings, interacting with kids, Thomson says. The car in question, a four-door dark gray or silver-colored Volkswagen sedan, bears tinted windows and is possibly a Jetta. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. NIBRS is the most current national framework for reporting crime and replaces the FBIs Summary Reporting System (SRS). ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) The man who was murdered outside of a Nob Hill home over the weekend has been identified. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. 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. Homicides, of course, contribute to the violent reputation. Ahmadi was from Afghanistan, police said. 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. The Syed family home is a few minutes drive from both the Islamic Center and Lutheran Family Services. Shaheen Syed, left, possibly helped his father, Muhammad Syed, right, surveillance one of his alleged victims. Syed, the suspect, has "denied having any involvement in the murders in this case," according to a criminal complaint. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Legal Statement. Police Chief Harold Medina has repeatedly said changes in the judicial system are needed. Police said the victim 13-year-old Bennie Hargrove was trying to protect another boy who was being bullied. In the first three quarters of 2021, Albuquerque had 111 violent crimes per 10,000 people, according to FBI data. 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. , 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. All Rights Reserved. Why is violent crime going up in Albuquerque? All of their bodies were found 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. Although the FBI updates its data bases regularly it does not update published reports. 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. Now, the APD is about 200 officers short of being fully staffed, he adds. ' she says. 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. Albuquerque homicides now account for more than half of New Mexicos entire yearly homicide count. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. 3 Mar. 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A funeral service was held for Aftab Hussein, 41, and Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, 27, at the Islamic Center of New Mexico on Friday. Before those three shootings, 62-year-old Mohammad Ahmadi was discovered shot and killed in the rear parking lot of a halal caf he owned with his brother in November 2021. Thats why we are pushing forward so fiercely. 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. Aftab Hussein, 41, was shot and killed on July 26 after parking his car near his home. Legal Statement. (Chancey Bush/The Albuquerque Journal via AP). (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.". Some worked to bring attention to gun violence through a national memorial effort in the fall. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) New Mexicos largest city recorded 117 killings in 2021, shattering its previous homicide record by 46%. City officials also have pointed to a lack of consequences for repeat offenders as one of the reasons Albuquerque continues to struggle with crime. 2023 The City of Albuquerque. Its been a tough year, Albuquerque Police Department Chief Harold Medina told reporters at a November 8 news conference. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. 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). In the first three quarters of 2021, Albuquerque had 111 violent crimes per 10,000 people, according to FBI data. 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. 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. , One person dead, another hospitalized in SE ABQ shooting, Dancing in the Cave at the University of New Mexico, Whats happening around New Mexico Feb. 24 Mar. KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos. ALBUQUERQUE MURDER SUSPECT TRIES TO SPEAK IN COURT; FAMILY REPORTEDLY SAYS HE WAS HOME AT TIME OF SLAYINGS. Story tips can be sent to stephanie.pagones@fox.com and on Twitter: @steph_pagones. Albuquerque homicides now account for more than half of the entire states yearly homicide count. Its not just in spite of our challenges, but because of them, he said after being sworn in Saturday. All rights reserved. Albuquerque police say the first homicide happened on Nov. 7, 2021. Police are probing whether he was also involved in the murder. Yes, we have gangs. Crime Statistics Our Department Officer Wellness Internal Affairs Behavioral Sciences Section Sexual Assault Evidence Kit (City of Espaola via AP, File). Albuquerque is just known for abandoned cars, abandoned property.. "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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. What can be done in the meantime is increase police patrols in those areas. In the past, she says, it was easy to point the finger at political scapegoats or at gang violence. All but three of the 2021 killings are being investigated by Albuquerque police, the Albuquerque Journal reported. A funeral service was held for Aftab Hussein, 41, and Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, 27, at the Islamic Center of New Mexico on Friday. or redistributed. Hartsock also pointed out that APD has been working on increasing staffing and getting better technology along with focusing on detective training. It changed the Hargrove family forever and devastated hundreds of children, parents, school faculty and the community.. There, officers discovered Aftab Hussein "lying next to a silver Hyundai sedan at" nearby, with multiple apparent gunshot wounds. The Bernalillo County Sheriffs Office is investigating another 11 homicides in the areas surrounding the city. And even data on violent crimes doesnt paint the full picture. Homicide data from APD; map data from UNM RGIS/US Census, Its just a part of Albuquerque that looks like theres no oversight there. but officials have called him the "most likely" suspect in the murders of Naeem Hussain and 62-year-old Muhammad Zahir. 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. By JEFFREY COLLINS and JAMES POLLARD, Associated Press. (Credit: Albuquerque Police Department). KRQE News 13 reported that 2022 federal fentanyl busts around Albuquerque have been among the largest ever. (U.S. District Court), A reporter asked at a press conference earlier this month if Syed, a Sunni Muslim, could have been driven by anger that his daughter married a Shiite Muslim. Market data provided by Factset. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. 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. WebOn Tuesday, Albuquerque police announced that they had arrested a suspect in the recent murders of three South Asian Muslim men, which may be connected to another killing last year. Story tips and ideas can be sent to Paul.Best@fox.com and on Twitter: @KincaidBest. Theyre up to 16 detectives and two sergeants, a number Liz Thomson says is a reasonable amount to handle Albuquerques homicide caseload. The average police department saw a 7% rise in homicides, the data shows. Prosecutors also presented prior police reports of Shaheen Syed allegedly beating his father and sister and an unrelated incident in which he and his brother were allegedly involved in a shooting outside a Walmart. Jurors in June convicted Jeremiah Lopez, 42, of first-degree murder and criminal sexual penetration for strangling and raping 27-year-old Krishauna Perez March That put Albuquerque in the top 10 most violent cities with populations over 100,000 people. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. The first incident was reported on Nov. 7, 2021, when 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. By August, Albuquerque had already equaled its record for homicides with 81, set in 2019. The record was broken that year and again in 2022. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. With the help of an interpreter, he "denied having any involvement in the murders in this case," thecriminal complaint alleges. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. This link will take you to a site over which the City of Albuquerque has no control. 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.". 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. And in Albuquerque, it has always been a huge obstacle.. But so far, 2021 homicides have been occurring further east. All rights reserved. But Gallegos says that while public distrust of APD certainly exists, it isnt a big hinderance to APDs ability to investigate violent crime. And the problem extends far beyond Central. Albuquerque murders: Afghan refugee indicted on third murder count in Muslim murders Muhammad Syed, a 51-year-old Afghan refugee who has lived in 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. ALBUQUERQUE MURDER SUSPECT TRIES TO SPEAK IN COURT; FAMILY REPORTEDLY SAYS HE WAS HOME AT TIME OF SLAYINGS. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Nicholas Huffmyer from the sheriffs office says that overwhelming police presence does work. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! (Albuquerque Police Department via AP, File). Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Olympic ticket sales for Paris Games gets off to, 7 Cubs pitchers combine for no-hitter vs Machado,, Mikal Bridges helps Nets rally to stun Celtics, 115-105, NASCAR star Elliott has leg surgery after snowboard, U.S. jury poised to weigh international soccers. On Aug. 1, the third victim, local city planner Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, 27, was gunned down, police said. Albuquerque Police Deputy Commander Kyle Hartsock said at the time that "the motives are still being explored fully to understand what they are.". 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. People see a camera and they feel better, but cameras dont necessarily prevent crime, she says. 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 teen was initially charged with an open count of murder and unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school premises. 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. 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. (Chancey Bush/The Albuquerque Journal via AP). Statistics released by Chicago police over the weekend listed 797 homicides 25 more than were recorded in 2020 and the most since 1996. 2023 The City of Albuquerque. Four Muslim men murdered in New Mexico, FBI called in for support. For example, in 2017, during her time as a sergeant, Thomson saw one of the most heinous murders: the murder of John Soyka. Albuquerques homicide count rose by about 30% in that time. 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. The guns were seized during a search of the family's home; and testing determined bullet casings found at the July 25 and Aug. 1 shootings matched the rifle that belonged to Muhammad Syed. Drug-related homicides are definitely up this year quite a bit, says Gilbert Gallegos. But Albuquerques increase is above average according to data from the Major Cities Chiefs Association. All rights reserved. Police, however, are still being tight-lipped about any possible suspects. What should I do if I am stopped by a police officer? 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved.
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