Police investigate two deadly overnight shootings in Southwest Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating two separate deadly shootings from late night Wednesday to early morning Thursday. One happened near 801 Barelas Road S.W. and the other in the 10000 block of Antler Tool Road S.W, according to APD.
Police responded to Barelas a bit before 11 p.m. to find someone dead with a gunshot wound. The individual has not been identified. Detectives are investigating. Officers were made aware of the shooting through gun detection technology know as Shotspotter.
Shortly after 1 a.m., Southwest Area Command officers responded to the shooting at Antler Tool Road. They found a person dead in the entryway of the home. Police say the man was trying to force his way into the home, and the homeowner shot him through the door with a handgun. Detectives are investigating this as a 'possible justifiable homicide.'
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