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4 days ago
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Suspect in deadly Albuquerque police shooting had lengthy criminal history
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque SWAT operation to apprehend a suspected car thief ended in tragedy early Thursday morning, leaving both the suspect and a police K-9 dead, and KRQE News 13 has learned more about the suspect. Story continues below Crime: Albuquerque business owner faces murder charge for shooting fleeing shoplifter News: Las Vegas deputy charged with aggravated battery and robbery Business: A downtown Albuquerque shoe shine parlor is still serving patrons after nearly a century Events: What's happening around New Mexico May 30-June 5? Kirtland Air Fiesta and more Albuquerque Police Department officers responded to the Comfort Inn near the Albuquerque International Sunport around midnight in search of 39-year-old Jorge Eduardo Dominguez. According to authorities, Dominguez attempted to evade arrest by jumping from a second-story window. Officers deployed a K-9 unit, and the service dog, Rebel, was released to pursue him. During the attempted arrest, police discovered Dominguez was armed. Shots were fired, resulting in Dominguez being fatally shot. Rebel was also injured in the confrontation and later died from his wounds. Dominguez had a lengthy criminal history dating back to 2006. In 2022, he was convicted of firing a weapon at another driver but avoided prison time after accepting a plea deal that resulted in a suspended sentence. His record includes charges of domestic violence, battery, and driving while intoxicated. The most recent charge that led to Thursday's encounter involved receiving and transferring a stolen vehicle. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mail
27-05-2025
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One-year-old boy dies after relative locked him inside hot pickup truck and 'forgot he was there'
A one-year-old boy was found dead inside a blisteringly hot pickup truck in southwest Albuquerque on Sunday evening. Police have described the death as 'a very tragic incident' and one that occurred while the child was supposed to be under the supervision of a male relative who authorities say, simply forgot he was there. 'It's obviously a tragedy. But a one-year-old - it's really difficult to fathom,' said Albuquerque Police Department Public Information Officer Gilbert Gallegos The child's parents dropped him off around 10:30am leaving him in the care of a young adult relative. But what should have been a routine day turned to horror when that relative left the child in the back seat of his vehicle, parked in the sun with the windows closed. It wasn't until almost six hours later at 5pm that someone realized the baby was missing. Family members contacted the caregiver to ask where the child was, prompting a frantic search - and a heartbreaking discovery. 'They realized the child wasn't inside the home,' Gallegos said at a press briefing. 'Family members may have started CPR, but Albuquerque Fire Rescue took over. They tried for a long time to revive the child. Unfortunately, the child died at the scene.' Although the official cause of death is pending an autopsy, police say all signs point to heatstroke. 'I know the family was really devastated at the scene,' Gallegos said. 'It was a pretty large extended family. So I ask that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers and be respectful of what they're going through right now.' The neighborhood has been left stunned by the horror of what happened. The National Weather Service estimates the interior of the parked vehicle could have reached more than 200 degrees Fahrenheit even though Albuquerque's high on Sunday was around 83 degrees. The closed car turned the vehicle into a oven. According to experts, 80 percent of a car's temperature rise occurs in the first 10 minutes, making such tragedies horrifyingly quick. 'It doesn't have to be that hot outside for it to be deadly,' Gallegos stressed. 'Being in a hot truck with the windows up can get extremely hot after just a little bit of time.' As temperatures rise with the warmer weather experts are once again urging vigilance. 'A child's body overheats three to five times faster than an adult's,' Gallegos said. 'Even at 72 degrees outside, the inside of a car can become deadly in minutes.' Kids and Car Safety is pushing for more widespread use of technology like rear-seat reminders in vehicles, and greater public awareness campaigns - especially in states like New Mexico, where summer heat can strike with lethal speed.' 'Check the back seat,' Gallegos urged. 'Always.' 'The temperature the car can hit can go over 115 degrees - and in many cases, even higher. These situations happen at least once a year, and in some years, multiple times,' said Paul Szych, a public safety expert with KOAT. Despite the devastating outcome, no arrests have been made but police say the case remains under investigation and that they've been working closely with the local district attorney and the Children, Youth and Families Department. The young caregiver, who initially fled the scene before returning, has been interviewed but is not currently facing charges. 'His relatives speculated that he was just traumatized,' Gallegos said. 'They said he was a good person, but he was just in shock when this happened.' Authorities have also confirmed that there is no prior history of child abuse or neglect involving the family. According to the national nonprofit Kids and Car Safety, the death of the Albuquerque child marks the fourth hot car death of a child in the US this year. Since 1990, at least 1,127 children have died in hot cars across the country and more than 7,500 have suffered injuries ranging from heat exhaustion to severe brain damage. Nearly 90 percent of the victims are under the age of 3. In over half of those cases, the child was unknowingly left behind by a parent or caregiver. 'The problem is, people jump to the conclusion that a parent left a child in the vehicle,' said Valencia County Fire Chief Matt Propp. 'But a lot of times, it's somebody who's not accustomed to having a child with them - a family member, a friend. And those few hours - that's all it takes.' Propp also voiced his frustration with bystanders who hesitate to intervene when they see a child trapped in a hot vehicle.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
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1-year-old boy in New Mexico becomes 4th child to die in a hot car in 2025
A 1-year-old boy died after being left inside a hot truck in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Sunday, authorities have confirmed. Investigators say the child had been placed in the care of a relative around 10:30 a.m. and was later found unresponsive around 5 p.m. Police believe the child was left in the vehicle during that time. The relative, a young adult male, is not currently facing charges. "It was a surprise to everyone that this happened kind of early in the year, when it's not even quite so hot," Albuquerque Police Public Information Officer Gilbert Gallegos told KOB4. "That goes to show it doesn't have to be that hot for when you close the windows in a car, so an adult or a child can suffer consequences pretty quickly." The National Weather Service estimated that the temperature inside the truck may have exceeded 200 degrees Fahrenheit, according to KOB4. That estimate was based on the six hours the child was possibly inside the truck and how quickly heat can build in an enclosed vehicle. Temperatures in Albuquerque reached as high as 83 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday. The incident marks at least the fourth child to die in a hot car in the United States so far this year, according to Kids and Car Safety. On May 13, a California father was arrested after his 6-year-old son died in a hot car in Bakersfield. Two other hot car deaths were reported in March. All four incidents highlight the persistent and deadly danger of heat inside vehicles, even in spring when outside temperatures may not seem extreme. Since 1990, at least 1,127 children have died in hot cars nationwide, and more than 7,500 others have survived with injuries ranging from mild to severe, according to data from Kids and Car Safety. The vast majority of victims-nearly 9 in 10-are under the age of 3. In over half of all fatal cases, children were unknowingly left behind by a parent or caregiver. Experts stress that it can happen to anyone, regardless of routine, background or intentions. The inside of a car can heat up much faster than most people realize, even if the windows are cracked. In just 10 minutes, the temperature inside can soar to dangerous levels, with about 80% of that heat buildup happening in those first few minutes, according to Kids and Car Safety. Cracking the windows doesn't make a meaningful difference; it doesn't slow the heating process or lower the final temperature. In fact, children have died from heatstroke in cars when it was only 60 degrees outside. That's because a child's body overheats three to five times faster than an adult's, making them especially vulnerable. You can find more information on the danger of hot cars for children here.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
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Albuquerque Police release new information about death of 1-year-old
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department released new information Monday about the death of a 1-year-old who was left in a hot truck with the windows up on Sunday. According to police, the child's parents left the 1-year-old with a relative around mid-morning. APD says they received the report about the child around 5 p.m. It's unclear how long the child was in the truck. 'I believe the person who was in care for it, realized the child was in the truck, went to the truck,' said Gilbert Gallegos, spokesperson for APD. 'I'm not sure what exactly happened at that point, or if another relative came, but at that point, the child was transferred inside the home.' Road rage shooting suspect arrested by Albuquerque police When first responders arrived on the scene a little after 5:30 p.m., they attempted to give CPR but were unsuccessful. Police believe the death was an accident, and the District Attorney's Office has decided not to press charges at this time, as the investigation continues. 'He was non-responsive,' Gallegos said about the child. 'He didn't have a pulse at that point, but they tried for a long time to revive the child. Unfortunately, the child died at the scene.' APD's Crimes Against Children Unit started the investigation. Police say they're waiting for an autopsy to confirm the cause of death, which could lead to possible charges. Police believe the child was inside the truck for several hours. Police say the relative who was watching the child did leave the scene at some point, but we don't know when and for how long. The truck where the child was found also belonged to that relative. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
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AFR responds to house fire, finds 3 gunshot victims
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A homicide investigation is underway in northeast Albuquerque following a residential fire call. Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) responded to the call Saturday morning and found three people with gunshot wounds inside the home on the 2800 block of Georgia Street NE. APD: Dead body found in crashed car in northwest Albuquerque The Albuquerque Police Department's (APD) Homicide Unit is currently investigating the scene. This is a developing story; News 13 will provide updates as they become available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
