A spokesperson for the Islamic Center of New Mexico did not respond to Fox News Digitals request for comment. Why are there so many murders in Albuquerque this year? - KRQE KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos. , 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. Legal Statement. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. But Albuquerques increase is above average according to data from the Major Cities Chiefs Association. (Albuquerque Police Department via AP, File). The data in citywide crime statistics report is based on the official data that APD sends to the FBI. (Robert Browman/The Albuquerque Journal via AP), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. And in Albuquerque, it has always been a huge obstacle.. Homicides have tended to cluster around certain parts of town, such as the International District. 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. Given the recent increase in homicides, APD has been increasing both presence and engagement in certain areas, recently focusing on a Montgomery neighborhood with bouts of violence. View the sitemap for the City of Albuquerque website. , 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. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. 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. ABQ Homicides Up Its not just in spite of our challenges, but because of them, he said after being sworn in Saturday. Market data provided by Factset. 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. 443.0 KB, For non-emergency police calls, call 505-242-COPS. Paul Best is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. 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. 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. Whats driving New Mexicos Fentanyl Crisis? Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Albuquerque recorded 76 murders in 2020, four fewer than in 2019. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. A motive has not been offered by prosecutors, but police said an "interpersonal conflict" may have led to the shootings. All rights reserved. And the triple-digit count sets a never-before-seen record. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Albuquerque Murders Many police departments saw an increase in homicides this year. Although the FBI updates its data bases regularly it does not update published reports. The FBI is assisting in the murder investigations. The lie that people are told is that drug crimes are nonviolent, Huffmyer says. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Shaheen Syed, 21, pictured in a 2021 Florida drivers license photo included in court documents. 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. Legal Statement. The official website for the City of Albuquerque. 3 Mar. The City will also be working with the police departments serving the University of New Mexico and the Albuquerque Public School system, working to ensure students are safely returning to their respective campuses, Keller wrote. 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. Over the last 35 years, Albuquerques yearly homicide count has averaged about 45 homicides per year. (Credit: Albuquerque Police Department). 2023 The City of Albuquerque. Theres a lot of evidence out there that the environment and what it says has a lot to do with crime, she says. 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. The 311 service is a single telephone number for all non-emergency City of Albuquerque inquiries and services. The motivation for that crime boils down to stolen marijuana and money. Albuquerque homicides now account for more than half of New Mexicos entire yearly homicide count. Ahmadi was from Afghanistan, police said. Albuquerque police identify suspect in possible New Mexico serial Altaf Hussain cries over the grave of his brother Aftab Hussein at Fairview Memorial Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. This list will be updated as new information becomes available. SON OF AFGHAN ALLEGED GUNMAN IN 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. 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. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. By JEFFREY COLLINS and JAMES POLLARD, Associated Press. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Before those three shootings, 62-year-old Mohammad Ahmadi was discovered shot and killed in the rear parking lot of a halal caf he owned with his brother in November 2021. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. This year, Albuquerque police have investigated more homicides than any time in the last 35 years. Altaf Hussain cries over the grave of his brother Aftab Hussein at Fairview Memorial Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. Anderson also included a photo of a Florida drivers license issued to Shaheen Syed in 2021, contradicting prosecutors' claims that he misrepresented himself as a Florida resident while making a purchase at an Albuquerque gun store. But in the last few years, that average rose, reaching a new high this year, according to data from the FBI. The Albuquerque Police Department will be increasing its "police presence near mosques and Muslim affiliate schools," Keller wrote on Twitter. The City assumes no responsibility for the content of the material contained at that site or for the accuracy of any information that is found there. New Mexico teen pleads no contest in fatal school shooting Family members told judge that Bennie was missed and that it hurt even more that another child was the one who committed the crime. APD sends NIBRS data to the FBI on a semiannual basis and this data is based on the reports available at that point in time. 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. He had just attended the funerals for the two other recent victims. Without fail, they all said, weve been hamstrung; weve been effectively neutered from being able to do our job.'. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. A funeral service was held for Aftab Hussein, 41, and Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, 27, at the Islamic Center of New Mexico on Friday. Neighbors say Jurisson was housesitting when someone confronted him in the driveway in what may have been an attempted carjacking. 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. The average has risen in the past few years, according to federal crime data. Story tips can be sent to stephanie.pagones@fox.com and on Twitter: @steph_pagones. What should I do if I am stopped by a police officer? 2023 The City of Albuquerque. Market data provided by Factset. It looks like nobody cares, Thomson says. 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.. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Market data provided by Factset. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! That count exceeds the 2021 record of 110 homicides counted by APD. 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%. As of April 18, 2021, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) recorded 35 homicides across the city. A look back at the deadliest year in Albuquerque 2021 - KOAT Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. On Sunday,the Albuquerque Police Department released images of a vehicle that they believe to have been used for transport in the four murders. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Investigators said they think those three murders happened in Grants, and Lannon is accused of killing a fourth man in Albuquerque. , 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. Muhammad Syed, a 51-year-old man who has lived in Albuquerque for about five years, is also suspected in a fourth murder that occurred in November 2021. 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. , 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, 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 The shooting happened during the lunch hour at the school in front of numerous students who had returned for the fall semester just two days earlier. 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. Nicholas Huffmyer from the sheriffs office says that overwhelming police presence does work. The boy will remain in state custody until hes 21, the maximum sentence allowed for a child under New Mexico law. Other U.S. cities also saw increases in homicide numbers over the past year. 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. And the problem extends far beyond Central. View the sitemap for the City of Albuquerque website. Albuquerque 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. Albuquerque Police: Man shoots self, unintentionally kills woman Police say a man shot himself and unintentionally killed a woman when the bullet passed through his ALBUQUERQUE MURDER SUSPECT SAID HE WAS GOING TO TEXAS TO FIND NEW HOME, REFERENCED 'SHOOTING OF MUSLIMS': COPS. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. In the first three quarters of 2021, Albuquerque had 111 violent crimes per 10,000 people, according to FBI data. Its similar populations, its similar locations in Albuquerque every year, he says. Four Muslim men murdered in New Mexico, FBI called in for support. With the help of an interpreter, he "denied having any involvement in the murders in this case," thecriminal complaint alleges. 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. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. , 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. All rights reserved. Albuquerque Syeds attorney argued that prosecutors gave no indication of the size of the area that his phone was in relative to the shooting. According to the Albuquerque Journal, 27-year-old Muhammed Afzaal Hussain was shot and killed on Aug. 1, while 41-year-old Aftab Hussein was killed on July 26. 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. There is no doubt that we face a tough road ahead. 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%. 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. Crime Statistics City of Albuquerque Bregman said he hoped the plea would bring some closure to the family, who was in court Thursday. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! (U.S. District Court/AP). Albuquerque murder suspect said he was going to Texas to 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. New Mexico teen pleads no contest in fatal school shooting This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Additionally, APD has added new detectives to the homicide unit. In the past, she says, it was easy to point the finger at political scapegoats or at gang violence. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) New Mexicos largest city recorded 117 killings in 2021, shattering its previous homicide record by 46%. Central Avenue, for example, is just infamous for being sort of the seedier part of Albuquerque. And sure enough, in recent years homicides have clustered near Central especially between EXPO New Mexico and Eubank. He was originally arrested on Aug. 9. Albuquerque murders: Muslim community to see increased police Altaf Hussain cries over the grave of his brother Aftab Hussein at Fairview Memorial Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. So one could argue that that was a drug-related crime, Thomson says. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Across the country, many police departments are reporting an increase in homicides. The average police department saw a 7% rise in homicides, the data shows. 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 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. Court documents state that two guns purchased by Syed and his father at an Albuquerque gun store in July had been partially painted white. MURDERS IN ALBUQUERQUE MUSLIM COMMUNITY: NEW MEXICO OFFICIALS OFFERING $20K REWARD FOR INFO LEADING TO KILLER, Altaf Hussain cries over the grave of his brother Aftab Hussein at Fairview Memorial Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. But there seems to be more to the violence than just illegal drugs. 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). Former FBI investigator Bill Daly breaks down the case as law enforcement investigates the attack. His father, 51-year-old Muhammad Syed, has so far been charged with murder for two of the slayings the deaths of Muhammad Afzaal Hussain and Aftab Hussein. but officials have called him the "most likely" suspect in the murders of Naeem Hussain and 62-year-old Muhammad Zahir. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Altaf Hussain cries over the grave of his brother Aftab Hussein at Fairview Memorial Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. 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. Fox News's Stephanie Pagones contributed to this report. "The United States motion boils down to an effort to detain defendant for a crime with which he has not even been charged," Anderson argued, referring to the slayings of the Muslim men. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. But, there are mixed feelings on the effectiveness of simply increasing police presence in troubled areas. 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. , 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 has had more than one homicide over beer pong, she says to illustrate her point. By August, Albuquerque had already equaled its record for homicides with 81, set in 2019. "The evidence that agents have been able to gather thus far in this rapidly unfolding investigation is obviously alarming with respect to the defendants short and frequent communications with his father both before and after the murder of Naeem Hussain," the motion stated. In the first three quarters of 2021, Albuquerque had 111 violent crimes per 10,000 people, according to FBI data. Information about Albuquerque crime statistics: https://www.cabq.gov/police/crime-statistics, https://www.cabq.gov/@@site-logo/seal-small.png, Documents Related to APD Settlement Agreement, Documents Related to APD's Settlement Agreement, McClendon v. City of Albuquerque Settlement, Sexual Assault Evidence Kit Backlog Reduction Project. Syed, the main suspect in the slaying of four Muslim men in Albuquerque has committed regular acts of violence in the six years since he fled war-ravaged Afghanistan and resettled in the United States, according to police documents and court records. Hartsock also pointed out that APD has been working on increasing staffing and getting better technology along with focusing on detective training. In 2019, there were Shaheen Syed was charged last week with lying about his address when he purchased two guns in 2021. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Olympic ticket sales for Paris Games gets off to, 7 Cubs pitchers combine for no-hitter vs Machado,, Mikal Bridges helps Nets rally to stun Celtics, 115-105, NASCAR star Elliott has leg surgery after snowboard, U.S. jury poised to weigh international soccers. Stephanie Pagones is a Digital Reporter for FOX Business and Fox News. In recent years, the data showed that inane, petty disputes increasingly sparked killings. 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. Albuquerque murders: Son of New Mexico suspect to remain And he points to the drug trade as a source of violence across New Mexico. At the time, the city was on pace to shatter its homicide record and top officials described the violence as a scourge. And even data on violent crimes doesnt paint the full picture. The APDs crime data system is dynamic and additional information may be added or refined after the data are sent to the FBI. Keller has acknowledged the challenges for New Mexicos largest city. Data from CABQ/APD. Yet, I can pretty honestly say that I believe Chase Smotherman would have become violent if they had stolen his garden tools.. Albuquerque police and the FBI are investigating three recent murders of Muslim men for possible ties to the same offender, according to Albuquerque police. Syed, the main suspect in the slaying of four Muslim men in Albuquerque has committed regular acts of violence in the six years since he fled war-ravaged Afghanistan and resettled in the United States, according to police documents and court records. City officials also have pointed to a lack of consequences for repeat offenders as one of the reasons Albuquerque continues to struggle with crime. By this time last year, there were only 18. or redistributed. This is a nationwide trend. New Mexicos violent crime rate (also estimated) far outpaces our neighbors. Yes, we have gangs. The rise in fentanyl deals may also contribute, according to Hartsock. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. And throughout the city, vacant lots and closed buildings continue to be an issue; thats a problem that isnt likely to go away soon. For years, Albuquerque has had a problem with unsightly property, as reported by KRQE special assignment reporter Gabrielle Burkhart in 2017. 3 Mar. ", 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. 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. 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