Homicides are generally concentrated in communities that have chronically high levels of firearm violence, disparities, racial and ethnic disparities, segregation, underemployment, [and] poverty, says Christopher Lyons, a professor of sociology at the University of New Mexico. John Anderson, Shaheen Syeds attorneysaid in court filings that the allegations against his client were "thin and speculative.". In the first three quarters of 2021, Albuquerque had 111 violent crimes per 10,000 people, according to FBI data. 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 Naeem Hussain, a Muslim man from Pakistan, was discovered fatally woundedin the area of Truman Street and Grand Avenue just before midnight on Friday, police said. 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. The four men all Muslim and from South Asia were ambushed, shot, and killed in Albuquerque since November 2021. He acknowledged over the summer that the city would surely surpass 100 killings in 2021, and he remains under pressure to address the problem as he starts his second term. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. 443.0 KB, For non-emergency police calls, call 505-242-COPS. Altaf Hussain cries over the grave of his brother Aftab Hussein at Fairview Memorial Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. The official website for the City of Albuquerque. A motive has not been offered by prosecutors, but police said an "interpersonal conflict" may have led to the shootings. 2023 The City of Albuquerque. After Hussain was fatally shot, Shaheen Syeds phone moved to an area closer to the crime scene, according to the motion. All rights reserved. There is one thing that certainly stands in the way of reducing Albuquerques violent crime, says Liz Thomson: In regards to reducing violent crime, investigating and solving violent crime, the blame game is the worst thing, she says. 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. 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. His attorney had raised issues of the boys competency early on, saying the teen needed counseling and treatment for mental health issues. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Albuquerques homicide count rose by about 30% in that time. 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. The Albuquerque Police Department will be increasing its "police presence near mosques and Muslim affiliate schools," Keller wrote on Twitter. There is no doubt that we face a tough road ahead. So far this year, there has been an uptick in the number of homicides at motels and hotels. Rather, homicides were often simply disputes that spun out of control. By JEFFREY COLLINS and JAMES POLLARD, Associated Press. But the deputy commander speculated that there are many factors possibly contributing: A larger number of guns on the street, lingering effects of the pandemic, and the ease of finding victims on social media, among others. In fact, the Albuquerque Police Department counted 10 more homicides than in 2021, the previous record-setting year. View Albuquerque crime mapping information. Huffmyer also suggests that the dark cloud of administrative pressure and the eminent threat of public persecution can decrease law enforcement effectiveness. The lie that people are told is that drug crimes are nonviolent, Huffmyer says. Albuquerque recorded 76 murders in 2020, four fewer than in 2019. While the killings were initially believed to be the work of a serial killer, the involvement of a sex Syeds attorney argued that prosecutors gave no indication of the size of the area that his phone was in relative to the shooting. 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Aftab Hussein, 41, was shot and killed on July 26 after parking his car near his home. 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. Data from FBI UCR. Legal Statement. 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. A ShotSpotter activation showed 13 gunshots were fired, following by additional rounds, in the area of 417 Rhode Island Street, police documents show. Bregman said he hoped the plea would bring some closure to the family, who was in court Thursday. Additionally, APD has added new detectives to the homicide unit. A ShotSpotter activation showed 13 gunshots were fired. 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. Many police departments saw an increase in homicides this year. Shaheen Syed, 21, pictured in a 2021 Florida drivers license photo included in court documents. Family members of many victims have been frustrated. , 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. (Albuquerque Police Department via AP, File), Albuquerque police release body camera video of murder suspect being arrested. Statistics released by Chicago police over the weekend listed 797 homicides 25 more than were recorded in 2020 and the most since 1996. The 311 service is a single telephone number for all non-emergency City of Albuquerque inquiries and services. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Other U.S. cities also saw increases in homicide numbers over the past year. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. That put Albuquerque in the top 10 most violent This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Data from FBI UCR Program. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. 2021 was a record-breaking year for homicides in Albuquerque with 114, the first homicide happened on Jan. 8 and the last Dec. 31. And the triple-digit count sets a never-before-seen record. Albuquerque police release body camera video of murder suspect being arrested. 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. Squabbles over drugs and not necessarily large amounts of drugs have often led to homicides in the past. Both men were killed A funeral service was held for Aftab Hussein, 41, and Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, 27, at the Islamic Center of New Mexico on Friday. This file photo released Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, by the Albuquerque Police Department shows Muhammad Syed. 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 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. (Chancey Bush/The Albuquerque Journal via AP). 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. Yes, we have gangs. In 2019, there were 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. The data in citywide crime statistics report is based on the official data that APD sends to the FBI. The motivation for that crime boils down to stolen marijuana and money. But things like police cameras and bringing police cars to the area, those reduce fear and help catch perpetrators. Liz Thomson points out that there does appear to be similar connections among Albuquerques homicides. Albuquerque police say the first homicide happened on Nov. 7, 2021. Still, Medina is hopeful. It was horrific, Thomson recalls. Hartsock attributed a higher solve rate to good detective work and communication among APD. 3 Mar. A spokesperson for the Islamic Center of New Mexico did not respond to Fox News Digitals request for comment. Court documents state that two guns purchased by Syed and his father at an Albuquerque gun store in July had been partially painted white. , 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. Theyre up to 16 detectives and two sergeants, a number Liz Thomson says is a reasonable amount to handle Albuquerques homicide caseload. Neighbors say Jurisson was housesitting when someone confronted him in the driveway in what may have been an attempted carjacking. , 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. Paul Best is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. The August attack left New Mexicos largest school district reeling and marked the second shooting in Albuquerque in less than 24 hours. Albuquerque homicides now account for more than half of New Mexicos entire yearly homicide count. Albuquerque Community Connect Camera Registry and Integration. In 2019, there were only 22 homicides by April 18. Authorities have yet to confirm that information. or redistributed. Its not just in spite of our challenges, but because of them, he said after being sworn in Saturday. (Albuquerque Police Department via AP, File). Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. Legal Statement. 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. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) There were more than 100 homicides in Albuquerque this year. People see a camera and they feel better, but cameras dont necessarily prevent crime, she says. Medina, the Albuquerque police chief, said he believes the pandemic also is to blame for nationwide spikes in homicides, suicides, drug overdoses and traffic crashes. (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.". But, Nicholas Huffmyer, a captain at the Bernalillo County Sheriffs Office, says that drugs and violence are inevitably linked. or redistributed. 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. Shaheen Syed was charged last week with lying about his address when he purchased two guns in 2021. The FBI is assisting in the murder investigations. , 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. The contents of any site or link not maintained by the City does not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of the City of Albuquerque, its officials, agents or employees. We tripled the number of homicide detectives, and we invested $80 million in crime-fighting technology, he said. 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. KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos. This is a nationwide trend. , 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. Neighboring states, such as Arizona and Texas, have seen an estimated five to six homicides per 100,000 people each year. The Albuquerque Police Department released body camera video of officers arresting the man who is being charged with the murder of two Muslims and suspected of killing two other Muslims. Shaheen Syed, 21, appeared in U.S. district court in Albuquerque on Monday, with the judge granting a motion by federal prosecutors to keep him behind bars pending the ongoing investigation into the deaths of four Muslim victims dating back to November 2021. , 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. Its similar populations, its similar locations in Albuquerque every year, he says. By this time last year, there were only 18. All rights reserved. Police are probing whether he was also involved in the murder. Crime Statistics Our Department Officer Wellness Internal Affairs Behavioral Sciences Section Sexual Assault Evidence Kit Four Muslim men murdered in New Mexico, FBI called in for support. What can be done in the meantime is increase police patrols in those areas. Both were also Muslim and from Pakistan. An attorney for Syed did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Monday. According to the criminal complaint, Syed "waited behind a bush, north of the driveway where Aftab Hussein would park his vehicle. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. 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.". But, there are mixed feelings on the effectiveness of simply increasing police presence in troubled areas. ALBUQUERQUE MURDER SUSPECT SAID HE WAS GOING TO TEXAS TO FIND NEW HOME, REFERENCED 'SHOOTING OF MUSLIMS': COPS. 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At the end of December 2022, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) published a list of 120 homicides that had occurred throughout the year. 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. At the time, the city was on pace to shatter its homicide record and top officials described the violence as a scourge. 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. (Adolphe Pierre-Louis/Albuquerque Journal via AP). ALBUQUERQUE POLICE REQUEST ASSISTANCE IN IDENTIFYING VEHICLE OF INTEREST IN MURDERS OF FOUR MUSLIM MEN. However, with a record homicide rate in 2021 (88 according to the City of Albuquerque, as of October 1), the four year-average under Mayor Tim Keller is on track to surpass the previous administrations homicide rate by 65%. Drug-related homicides are definitely up this year quite a bit, says Gilbert Gallegos. In recent years, the data showed that inane, petty disputes increasingly sparked killings. Investigators said they think those three murders happened in Grants, and Lannon is accused of killing a fourth man in Albuquerque. 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. 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, March 2, 2023. 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As of April 18, 2021, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) recorded 35 homicides across the city. Syed is accused of waiting "behind a bush" for Hussein to park his car before ambushing him, according to court documents.