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Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Yahoo
Police investigates shooting death at NE Albuquerque apartment complex
Jul. 6—A man was fatally shot in Northeast Albuquerque on Sunday morning. Shortly before 4 a.m., the Albuquerque Police Department responded to a call of a shooting at the Sun Pointe Park Apartments in the 4000 block of Montgomery, near Morningside and Carlisle. When officers arrived, they found an 18-year-old man at the apartment complex, APD spokesperson Gilbert Gallegos said. First responders unsuccessfully tried lifesaving measures, he said. "Detectives were called out to start an investigation," Gallegos said.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Albuquerque Police prep for ‘No Kings Day' protest on Saturday, June 14
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Saturday is expected to be a National Day of Protest. There are 'No Kings Day' rallies scheduled all across the country including Albuquerque. Albuquerque police are prepping for one on the west side of the city after recent protests in California turned violent. The rally will be held in opposition of President Trump and his immigration policies. Mariposa Basin Park is where the protests are planned. Albuquerque police said they will be on standby for any outcomes. 'What we typically do is just monitor things. We don't want to have uniformed officers there. We want to be careful and not escalate any kind of behavior. We do fully anticipate it's going to be a peaceful protest,' said Gilbert Gallegos, Communications Director with APD. APD will primarily have public safety aids helping direct traffic and block some entry ways into neighborhoods nearby. But officers will be on standby in case the rally becomes something other than peaceful, or if officers are needed to block traffic if it turns into a march. Police are reminding the public not to bring guns to the park. There is already a traffic mobile camera placed in the park to monitor the protests. A resident who lives near the park says they hope the protest remains peaceful. 'I just hope it's a peaceful demonstration – everybody go home happy or whatever, and that's all I ask for. Peaceful demonstration,' said Rodney Hernandez. APD is encouraging those attending the protest to wear light clothes and to drink plenty of water as it will be a hot day. They said paramedics and AFR will be on stand-by for health emergencies. While the National Guard has been deployed for operation Zia shield APD said they will not be involved with assisting in protests. The protest is expected to start on Saturday at 11 a.m. and go until 3 p.m. There will also 'No Kings Day Protests' planned in other cities across the state. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
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
- Yahoo
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
03-04-2025
- Yahoo
Albuquerque police investigate fatal shooting at Walmart near Coors and I-40
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department said one person is dead following a shooting at Walmart near Coors Blvd. and I-40. According to APD, officers responded to the area around 6:30 p.m. for reports of a shooting and a fight that was happening. Man sentenced in 2024 murder of 79-year-old at New Mexico rest area APD Spokesperson Gilbert Gallegos said the shooting started as a road rage incident between individuals in a truck and a Charger. They pulled into the Walmart parking lot and began to argue. A third vehicle showed up, APD said guns were pulled, and then a fourth vehicle also showed up at the scene. That's when the fight broke out and shots were fired. A male driving the Charger drove into three other males and pinned them against a truck. One of the males who was pinned shot the driver of the Charger. The driver got out and ran, and then collapsed. He later died. The three males who were pinned were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
