People see a camera and they feel better, but cameras dont necessarily prevent crime, she says. Across the country, many police departments are reporting an increase in homicides. The 311 Community Contact Center is a centralized call center for the City of Albuquerque. (Chancey Bush/The Albuquerque Journal via AP). 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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). This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, View Albuquerque crime mapping information. By JEFFREY COLLINS and JAMES POLLARD, Associated Press. Legal Statement. Albuquerque Community Connect Camera Registry and Integration. SON OF AFGHAN ALLEGED GUNMAN IN This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) There were more than 100 homicides in Albuquerque this year. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. 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. Police believe three recent murders and a murder that happened on Nov. 7, 2021, could be potentially connected. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! ' she says. Four men in total all Muslims from South Asia were ambushed, shot, and killed in Albuquerque since November 2021. Data from APD. 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. Story tips can be sent to stephanie.pagones@fox.com and on Twitter: @steph_pagones. And even data on violent crimes doesnt paint the full picture. Market data provided by Factset. 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. A funeral service was held for Aftab Hussein, 41, and Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, 27, at the Islamic Center of New Mexico on Friday. 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. But, its worth remembering that homicide detectives generally start their work after the crime is already done. So ultimately, there are no easy answers to explain why New Mexico is such a violent place. 2023 The City of Albuquerque. This is a nationwide trend. 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. A ShotSpotter activation showed 13 gunshots were fired, following by additional rounds, in the area of 417 Rhode Island Street, police documents show. In 2018, the Albuquerque Police Department began reporting crime statistics using the Federal Bureau of Investigations National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). In 2018, the Albuquerque Police Department began reporting crime statistics using the Federal Bureau of Investigations National Incident-Based Reporting To some extent, data supports Medinas claim. 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. Neighboring states, such as Arizona and Texas, have seen an estimated five to six homicides per 100,000 people each year. Police, however, are still being tight-lipped about any possible suspects. Its been a tough year, Albuquerque Police Department Chief Harold Medina told reporters at a November 8 news conference. As a result, violent crime including Albuquerques homicides are the result of what Huffmyer calls a mishmash of complex factors. While homicides cluster along Central Avenue, this year brought violent crime to many different neighborhoods. But, there are mixed feelings on the effectiveness of simply increasing police presence in troubled areas. Estimates from the Federal Bureau of Investigation show that New Mexicos violent crime and homicide rates have been above the national average for several years now. The August attack left New Mexicos largest school district reeling and marked the second shooting in Albuquerque in less than 24 hours. Prosecutors also presented prior police reports of Shaheen Syed allegedly beating his father and sister and an unrelated incident in which he and his brother were allegedly involved in a shooting outside a Walmart. , 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. Other U.S. cities also saw increases in homicide numbers over the past year. 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. Although the FBI updates its data bases regularly it does not update published reports. So far this year, there has been an uptick in the number of homicides at motels and hotels. Hartsock also notes that the department instituted regular check-ins on open murder cases to help come up with new ideas into investigations. In 2019, there were only 22 homicides by April 18. or redistributed. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Albuquerque police say the first homicide happened on Nov. 7, 2021. Data from FBI UCR Program. 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. Hartsock attributed a higher solve rate to good detective work and communication among APD. https://www.cabq.gov/police/documents/apd-homicide-list-for-web-site-as-of-17may2021.pdf/view, 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. But things like police cameras and bringing police cars to the area, those reduce fear and help catch perpetrators. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Its not just in spite of our challenges, but because of them, he said after being sworn in Saturday. Albuquerque homicides now account for more than half of New Mexicos entire yearly homicide count. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Both men were killed Squabbles over drugs and not necessarily large amounts of drugs have often led to homicides in the past. 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. 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. In recent years, the data showed that inane, petty disputes increasingly sparked killings. In their motion, prosecutors pointed to cellphone records that they say show Syed possibly helped his father track Naeem Hussain, a 25-year-old man from Pakistan who was fatally shot on Aug. 5 in the parking lot of a refugee resettlement agency in southeast Albuquerque. Albuquerque has had more than one homicide over beer pong, she says to illustrate her point. That includes Chicago, which marked one of its most violent years on record. 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. This year began with more homicides than in 2020 and 2019. All rights reserved. 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. A ShotSpotter activation showed 13 gunshots were fired. 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. The four menall Muslimand from South Asia were ambushed, shot, and killed in Albuquerque since November 2021. Aftab Hussein, 41, was shot and killed on July 26 after parking his car near his home. 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. 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. By this time last year, there were only 18. Interactive Slider: New Mexicos homicide rate (estimated from incomplete data) has historically outpaced both neighboring states and the national homicide rate per capita. 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 All rights reserved. Market data provided by Factset. The shooter opened fire during the lunch hour at Washington Middle School in front of numerous students who had returned for the fall semester just two days earlier. Ahmadi was from Afghanistan, police said. 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. All rights reserved. The previous homicide record of 80 was set just three years earlier, during Mayor Tim Kellers first term. 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. (U.S. District Court), A reporter asked at a press conference earlier this month if Syed, a Sunni Muslim, could have been driven by anger that his daughter married a Shiite Muslim. (Chancey Bush/The Albuquerque Journal via AP). While 2022 brought more homicides, APD also says theyve solved more cases in 2022 than in 2021. Neighbors say Jurisson was housesitting when someone confronted him in the driveway in what may have been an attempted carjacking. Syed, the suspect, has "denied having any involvement in the murders in this case," according to a criminal complaint. All rights reserved. What should I do if I am stopped by a police officer? This link will take you to a site over which the City of Albuquerque has no control. 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. 3 Mar. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Stephanie Pagones is a Digital Reporter for FOX Business and Fox News. According to the criminal complaint, Syed "waited behind a bush, north of the driveway where Aftab Hussein would park his vehicle. 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%. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. As for why there were more homicides in 2022, Hartsock explained that theres no single, clear answer. or redistributed. In the first three quarters of 2021, Albuquerque had 111 violent crimes per 10,000 people, according to FBI data. The Albuquerque Police Department reports 64-year-old Karl Jurisson was found in the street with two gunshot wounds near Girard and Garfield on Sunday. But in the last few years, that average rose, reaching a new high this year, according to data from the FBI. Both were also Muslim and from Pakistan. Family members told judge that Bennie was missed and that it hurt even more that another child was the one who committed the crime. The most recent murder took place on On Aug. 1, the third victim, local city planner Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, 27, was gunned down, police said. Story tips can be sent to stephanie.pagones@fox.com and on Twitter: @steph_pagones. Why is violent crime going up in Albuquerque? Authorities had said the student who shot his classmate brought his fathers gun to school. 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. But it is important to note that the numbers in this report differ slightly from the numbers published in the FBI reports. "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. City officials also have pointed to a lack of consequences for repeat offenders as one of the reasons Albuquerque continues to struggle with crime. 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. "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. previously reported that the citys homicide rate, Rio Bravo Park cleanup will take longer than expected, Gun safety bill passes Senate, faces one more hurdle, Restaurants still struggling to recover from COVID, Roswell PD: Woman steals, drives wrong-way to get, State basketball tournament: Girls first round recap, BCSO: Kids were living in dirty home containing drugs, Local casino hosts National Fiery Foods & BBQ Show, UNM police arrest man for giving false ID, fleeing, More from KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos, Man connected to political shootings to stay behind, 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. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. The 311 service is a single telephone number for all non-emergency City of Albuquerque inquiries and services. The bill narrowly passed the House and is poised to be considered by the full Senate. It isnt violent for you to just sit and smoke weed, but do you have any idea how that got here? he asks. The Associated Press does not generally identify juvenile crime suspects. FILE - This Aug. 9, 2020, still image taken from officer video provided by the Albuquerque Police Department shows the arrest of Muhammad Syed. 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. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Theres a lot of evidence out there that the environment and what it says has a lot to do with crime, she says. 3 Mar. 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. Altaf Hussain cries over the grave of his brother Aftab Hussein at Fairview Memorial Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. Four Muslim men murdered in New Mexico, FBI called in for support. 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. (Chancey Bush/The Albuquerque Journal via AP). 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This was a terrible tragedy for everyone involved, Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman said in a statement Thursday. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Tuesday marked four days since police received word of their most recent murder. ALBUQUERQUE POLICE REQUEST ASSISTANCE IN IDENTIFYING VEHICLE OF INTEREST IN MURDERS OF FOUR MUSLIM MEN. 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. 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. In fact, the Albuquerque Police Department counted 10 more homicides than in 2021, the previous record-setting year. 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 ALBUQUERQUE POLICE, FBI INVESTIGATING POSSIBLE LINK BETWEEN FOUR MURDERED MUSLIM MEN. Data from FBI UCR. For non-emergency police calls, call 505-242-COPS. However, with a record homicide rate in 2021 (88 according to the City of Albuquerque , This year, Albuquerque police have investigated more homicides than any time in the last 35 years. Albuquerque murders: Afghan refugee indicted on third murder count in Muslim murders Muhammad Syed, a 51-year-old Afghan refugee who has lived in 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. Hartsock also pointed out that APD has been working on increasing staffing and getting better technology along with focusing on detective training. 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. 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 sooner people recognize that there is not one circumstance that is causing this, the better, Huffmyer says. The four men all Muslim and from South Asia were ambushed, shot, and killed in Albuquerque since 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. A funeral service was held for Aftab Hussein, 41, and Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, 27, at the Islamic Center of New Mexico on Friday. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. This file photo released Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, by the Albuquerque Police Department shows Muhammad Syed. But Albuquerques increase is above average according to data from the Major Cities Chiefs Association. Yes, we have gangs. Former FBI investigator Bill Daly breaks down the case as law enforcement investigates the attack. But, Nicholas Huffmyer, a captain at the Bernalillo County Sheriffs Office, says that drugs and violence are inevitably linked. 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. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Rather, homicides were often simply disputes that spun out of control. 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. KRQE News 13 reported that 2022 federal fentanyl busts around Albuquerque have been among the largest ever. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) The man who was murdered outside of a Nob Hill home over the weekend has been identified. This list will be updated as new information becomes available. But Gallegos says that while public distrust of APD certainly exists, it isnt a big hinderance to APDs ability to investigate violent crime. 2023 The City of Albuquerque. ALBUQUERQUE MURDER SUSPECT TRIES TO SPEAK IN COURT; FAMILY REPORTEDLY SAYS HE WAS HOME AT TIME OF SLAYINGS. Altaf Hussain cries over the grave of his brother Aftab Hussein at Fairview Memorial Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. We tripled the number of homicide detectives, and we invested $80 million in crime-fighting technology, he said. Legal Statement. 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. You start to look deeper and you realize: Is it really the drugs? A spokesperson for the Islamic Center of New Mexico did not respond to Fox News Digitals request for comment. ALBUQUERQUE MURDER SUSPECT SAID HE WAS GOING TO TEXAS TO FIND NEW HOME, REFERENCED 'SHOOTING OF MUSLIMS': COPS. For years, Albuquerque has had a problem with unsightly property, as reported by KRQE special assignment reporter Gabrielle Burkhart in 2017. Albuquerque recorded 76 murders in 2020, four fewer than in 2019. Many police departments saw an increase in homicides this year. 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. 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. Additionally, APD has added new detectives to the homicide unit. Albuquerque police release body camera video of murder suspect being arrested. Now, the APD is about 200 officers short of being fully staffed, he adds. The official website for the City of Albuquerque. but officials have called him the "most likely" suspect in the murders of Naeem Hussain and 62-year-old Muhammad Zahir. The APDs crime data system is dynamic and additional information may be added or refined after the data are sent to the FBI. He said public behavior has changed dramatically in the last two years. 443.0 KB, For non-emergency police calls, call 505-242-COPS. The Bernalillo County Sheriffs Office is investigating another 11 homicides in the areas surrounding the city. Thats why we are pushing forward so fiercely. Police in New Mexico are stepping up security at Albuquerque-area mosques and Muslim community schools as investigators hunt for the suspect who gunned down four Muslim men over the past nine months. 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. Syed is accused of waiting "behind a bush" for Hussein to park his car before ambushing him, according to court documents. 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. (Albuquerque Police Department via AP, File), Albuquerque police release body camera video of murder suspect being arrested.