It looks like nobody cares, Thomson says. Albuquerque murders: Afghan refugee indicted on third murder count in Muslim murders Muhammad Syed, a 51-year-old Afghan refugee who has lived in ' she says. The FBI is assisting in the murder investigations. Yes, we have gangs. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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.". On Aug. 1, the third victim, local city planner Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, 27, was gunned down, police said. And throughout the city, vacant lots and closed buildings continue to be an issue; thats a problem that isnt likely to go away soon. Interactive Slider: Over the last few years, homicides (orange markers) have been focused around downtown Albuquerque and Central Ave. And yes, they can be violent, she explains, yet during her time as sergeant, not one single year was gang-related homicide ever a major [crime] category, she says. ALBUQUERQUE POLICE REQUEST ASSISTANCE IN IDENTIFYING VEHICLE OF INTEREST IN MURDERS OF FOUR MUSLIM MEN. 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. The 311 Community Contact Center is a centralized call center for the City of Albuquerque. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. KRQE News 13 reported that 2022 federal fentanyl busts around Albuquerque have been among the largest ever. All rights reserved. That put Albuquerque in the top 10 most violent cities with populations over 100,000 people. View the sitemap for the City of Albuquerque website. Albuquerques geographic location, with a north-south-running freeway and ease of access to the border makes this a thoroughfare and hub for a variety of interstate criminal activity, he says. All rights reserved. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) There were more than 100 homicides in Albuquerque this year. He had just attended the funerals for the two other recent victims. And he points to the drug trade as a source of violence across New Mexico. So one could argue that that was a drug-related crime, Thomson says. Bregman said he hoped the plea would bring some closure to the family, who was in court Thursday. 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. 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. 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. Aftab Hussein, 41, was shot and killed on July 26 after parking his car near his home. 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. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. The average police department saw a 7% rise in homicides, the data shows. The Syed family home is a few minutes drive from both the Islamic Center and Lutheran Family Services. 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. The 311 service is a single telephone number for all non-emergency City of Albuquerque inquiries and services. ALBUQUERQUE MURDER SUSPECT TRIES TO SPEAK IN COURT; FAMILY REPORTEDLY SAYS HE WAS HOME AT TIME OF SLAYINGS. Across the country, many police departments are reporting an increase in homicides. An Albuquerque man, Richard Saravia, has pled guilty to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and criminal property damage following a 2021 road rage incident. An attorney for Syed did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Monday. , 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. Shaheen Syed was charged last week with lying about his address when he purchased two guns in 2021. APD Homicide List for WEB SITE (as of 17MAY2021).pdf Market data provided by Factset. Albuquerque police release body camera video of murder suspect being arrested. ALBUQUERQUE MURDER SUSPECT SAID HE WAS GOING TO TEXAS TO FIND NEW HOME, REFERENCED 'SHOOTING OF MUSLIMS': COPS. 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. Shots were fired at his SUV around 4 p.m., striking him in the head and the arm. What should I do if I am stopped by a police officer? Neighbors say Jurisson was housesitting when someone confronted him in the driveway in what may have been an attempted carjacking. Its been a tough year, Albuquerque Police Department Chief Harold Medina told reporters at a November 8 news conference. Albuquerque Homicides: Why are there so many? Legal Statement. (Chancey Bush/The Albuquerque Journal via AP). Paul Best is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. NIBRS is the most current national framework for reporting crime and replaces the FBIs Summary Reporting System (SRS). Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, 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. The car in question, a four-door dark gray or silver-colored Volkswagen sedan, bears tinted windows and is possibly a Jetta. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Since 2016, between six and eight homicides per 100,000 people, each year are estimated to have occurred in New Mexico, according to the FBI data. Adding to the homicide team wont prevent homicides, APDs Gilbert Gallegos says. 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. 3 Mar. (Credit: Albuquerque Police Department). A motive has not been offered by prosecutors, but police said an "interpersonal conflict" may have led to the shootings. 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 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). 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. So ultimately, there are no easy answers to explain why New Mexico is such a violent place. Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, a 27-year-old local city planner, was shot and killed on Aug. 1. (Chancey Bush/The Albuquerque Journal via AP). Albuquerque recorded 76 murders in 2020, four fewer than in 2019. Albuquerque police say the first homicide happened on Nov. 7, 2021. WebThe West Mesa Murders are the killings of eleven women whose remains were found buried in 2009 in the desert on the West Mesa of Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States.Several suspects have been named, but none were arrested or charged. His attorney had raised issues of the boys competency early on, saying the teen needed counseling and treatment for mental health issues. FILE - This Aug. 9, 2020, still image taken from officer video provided by the Albuquerque Police Department shows the arrest of Muhammad Syed. Story tips can be sent to stephanie.pagones@fox.com and on Twitter: @steph_pagones. Fox News's Stephanie Pagones contributed to this report. The motivation for that crime boils down to stolen marijuana and money. Detectives on Thursday determined there is a connection between the Aug. 1, 2022, murder of Muhammed Afzaal Hussain, 27, and the July 26, 2022, murder of Aftab 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. In 2018, the Albuquerque Police Department began reporting crime statistics using the Federal Bureau of Investigations National Incident-Based Reporting But Gallegos says that while public distrust of APD certainly exists, it isnt a big hinderance to APDs ability to investigate violent crime. 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. In December of last year, Kyle Hartsock, the deputy commander overseeing the departments Criminal Investigations Division spoke about why on KRQE News 13s podcast. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) 2022 brought a record number of homicides to Albuquerque. Family members told judge that Bennie was missed and that it hurt even more that another child was the one who committed the crime. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. 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. 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. All Rights Reserved. He said public behavior has changed dramatically in the last two years. Yet, I can pretty honestly say that I believe Chase Smotherman would have become violent if they had stolen his garden tools.. Market data provided by Factset. Huffmyer also suggests that the dark cloud of administrative pressure and the eminent threat of public persecution can decrease law enforcement effectiveness. Yet one of the most basic crime prevention strategies is to make a place look clean, inviting, and cared for, she says. After Hussain was fatally shot, Shaheen Syeds phone moved to an area closer to the crime scene, according to the motion. Legal Statement. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Market data provided by Factset. 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. 2023 The City of Albuquerque. Other U.S. cities also saw increases in homicide numbers over the past year. The Albuquerque Police Department will be increasing its "police presence near mosques and Muslim affiliate schools," Keller wrote on Twitter. Liz Thomson points out that there does appear to be similar connections among Albuquerques homicides. The son of a New Mexico man suspected of gunning down four Muslim men over the course of several months will remain in custody pending trial for allegedly using a bogus address to buy a gun last year. Theres a lot of evidence out there that the environment and what it says has a lot to do with crime, she says. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. ALBUQUERQUE MURDER SUSPECT SAID HE WAS GOING TO TEXAS TO FIND NEW HOME, REFERENCED 'SHOOTING OF MUSLIMS': COPS. And a lot of the homicides have occurred in hotels and motels, he says. In the first three quarters of 2021, Albuquerque had 111 violent crimes per 10,000 people, according to FBI data. Data from APD. 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. Lawmakers are once again considering a similar measure that would criminalize negligent gun storage in cases where a child brandishes the weapon or uses it to hurt someone. But, Nicholas Huffmyer, a captain at the Bernalillo County Sheriffs Office, says that drugs and violence are inevitably linked. At the end of December 2022, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) published a list of 120 homicides that had occurred throughout the year. Legal Statement. There is no doubt that we face a tough road ahead. Shaheen Syed, 21, pictured in a 2021 Florida drivers license photo included in court documents. 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. FILE - Family members wait to pick up students after a fatal shooting at Washington Middle School in Albuquerque, N.M., on Aug. 13, 2021. With the help of an interpreter, he "denied having any involvement in the murders in this case," thecriminal complaint alleges. There, officers discovered Aftab Hussein "lying next to a silver Hyundai sedan at" nearby, with multiple apparent gunshot wounds. Homicide data from APD; map data from UNM RGIS/US Census, Its just a part of Albuquerque that looks like theres no oversight there. Prosecutors claim that Shaheen Syed spoke with his father when his phone was somewhere in the general area of the Islamic Center of New Mexico and soon after his fathers phone pinged in an area that included Lutheran Family Services. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Homicide List as of 17 May 2021. (Chancey Bush/The Albuquerque Journal via AP). The 311 service is a single telephone number for all non-emergency City of Albuquerque inquiries and services. Although the FBI updates its data bases regularly it does not update published reports. On Aug. 1, the third victim, local city planner Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, 27, was gunned down in the area of Cornell Drive Southeast and Garfield Avenue Southeast, police said. A funeral service was held for Aftab Hussein, 41, and Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, 27, at the Islamic Center of New Mexico on Friday. Both men were killed near Central Avenue in southeast Albuquerque, police said. Both were also Muslim and from Pakistan. (U.S. District Court/AP). That includes Chicago, which marked one of its most violent years on record. (Chancey Bush/The Albuquerque Journal via AP). Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers announced a $20,000 reward for information leading to a suspect, and urged anyone with information related to the killings to call Crime Stoppers at (505) 843-STOP (7867) orsubmit tips here. (Chancey Bush/The Albuquerque Journal via AP). For non-emergency police calls, call 505-242-COPS. 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. Albuquerque Police identify man killed outside Nob Hill home Shaheen Syed, left, possibly helped his father, Muhammad Syed, right, surveillance one of his alleged victims. Albuquerque homicides now account for more than half of New Mexicos entire yearly homicide count. Albuquerque police and the FBI are investigating three recent murders of Muslim men for possible ties to the same offender, according to Albuquerque police. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) New Mexicos largest city recorded 117 killings in 2021, shattering its previous homicide record by 46%. Some of those are drug deals gone wrong. The bill narrowly passed the House and is poised to be considered by the full Senate. KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos. Syeds attorney argued that prosecutors gave no indication of the size of the area that his phone was in relative to the shooting. Over the last 35 years, Albuquerques yearly homicide count has averaged about 45 homicides per year. Without fail, they all said, weve been hamstrung; weve been effectively neutered from being able to do our job.'. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. The boy will remain in state custody until hes 21, the maximum sentence allowed for a child under New Mexico law. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. That count exceeds the 2021 record of 110 homicides counted by APD. 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.. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) New Mexico is no stranger to violent crime, but so far this years homicide count is outpacing the average of the last two years by about 75%. Data from CABQ/APD. (Albuquerque Police Department via AP, File). director wont appear in Santa Fe for, Hobbs woman sentenced for stealing car with kids, New Mexico man accused of sex crime against student, Elderly man who killed sister takes plea deal, Data shows shootings, other reports at Adam Food, ABQ man arrested after a fight broke out at Main, FBI finds guns in felons Albuquerque home, Suspect charged in murder of 15-yr-old Gallup boy, ABQ man takes plea deal for road rage incident, More from KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos, 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. 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. Legal Statement. By this time last year, there were only 18. 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Albuquerque Police Deputy Commander Kyle Hartsock said at the time that "the motives are still being explored fully to understand what they are.". Albuquerques homicide count rose by about 30% in that time. This link will take you to a site over which the City of Albuquerque has no control. It was horrific, Thomson recalls. Shaheen Syed, 21, pictured in a 2021 Florida drivers license photo included in court documents. 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. Four Muslim men murdered in New Mexico, FBI called in for support. But it is important to note that the numbers in this report differ slightly from the numbers published in the FBI reports. , 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. (Albuquerque Police Department via AP, File). ", 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. But, there are mixed feelings on the effectiveness of simply increasing police presence in troubled areas. 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 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 But in the last few years, that average rose, reaching a new high this year, according to data from the FBI. This link will take you to a site over which the City of Albuquerque has no control. So far this year, there has been an uptick in the number of homicides at motels and hotels. While the killings were initially believed to be the work of a serial killer, the involvement of a sex All rights reserved. Former FBI investigator Bill Daly breaks down the case as law enforcement investigates the attack. For example, in 2017, during her time as a sergeant, Thomson saw one of the most heinous murders: the murder of John Soyka. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Hartsock also notes that the department instituted regular check-ins on open murder cases to help come up with new ideas into investigations. Syed, the suspect, has "denied having any involvement in the murders in this case," according to a criminal complaint. In fact, the Albuquerque Police Department counted 10 more homicides than in 2021, the previous record-setting year. Keller has acknowledged the challenges for New Mexicos largest city. Theyre up to 16 detectives and two sergeants, a number Liz Thomson says is a reasonable amount to handle Albuquerques homicide caseload. Over the past 35 years, Albuquerques yearly homicide count has averaged about 45 homicides per year, KRQE reported. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. And even data on violent crimes doesnt paint the full picture. People see a camera and they feel better, but cameras dont necessarily prevent crime, she says. The Metro Crime Initiative brings together all parts of the criminal justice system so we can end the revolving door for repeat offenders and finally strike a balance when it comes to keeping people safe., Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. The August attack left New Mexicos largest school district reeling and marked the second shooting in Albuquerque in less than 24 hours. Police are probing whether he was also involved in the murder. Nicholas Huffmyer from the sheriffs office says that overwhelming police presence does work. Disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh was convicted of murder Thursday in the What should I do if I am stopped by a police officer? Early in the year, Albuquerque Fox News' Danielle Wallace and The Associated Press contributed to this report. In the first three quarters of 2021, Albuquerque had 111 violent crimes per 10,000 people, according to FBI data. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. The four men all Muslim and from South Asia were ambushed, shot, and killed in Albuquerque since November 2021. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. But there seems to be more to the violence than just illegal drugs. ALBUQUERQUE POLICE, FBI INVESTIGATING POSSIBLE LINK BETWEEN FOUR MURDERED MUSLIM MEN. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, In the past, she says, it was easy to point the finger at political scapegoats or at gang violence. Crime Statistics Our Department Officer Wellness Internal Affairs Behavioral Sciences Section Sexual Assault Evidence Kit 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 MURDER SUSPECT TRIES TO SPEAK IN COURT; FAMILY REPORTEDLY SAYS HE WAS HOME AT TIME OF SLAYINGS. Casings found at one of the crime scenes also matched a handgun found in the elder Syed's vehicle when he was taken into custody, according to a criminal complaint. 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.
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