Suspect speaks to police about shooting that killed 11-year-old in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – We’re hearing for the first time from one of the suspects accused in the murder of an 11-year-old outside Isotopes Park last year, it’s a crime that shocked Albuquerque because it was a case of mistaken identity. One suspect told police how the accused shooter Nathen Garley reacted after the shooting. Daniel … Read more

Police investigate confrontation and deadly shooting near UNM

Albuquerque police are investigating a deadly shooting that began as a confrontation Friday night near UNM. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Albuquerque police are investigating a deadly shooting that began as a confrontation Friday night near UNM. Officers in the University Area Command responded to the shooting around 8:10 p.m. Friday at Hannett Avenue and Girard Boulevard. … Read more

Rio Rancho police mourns loss of beloved officer

Officer John Francis was considered a pillar of the Rio Rancho community that laid him to rest Saturday after he battled pancreatic cancer. RIO RANCHO, N.M. — Rio Rancho Police Officer John Francis was beloved by the community who laid him to rest Saturday after he battled pancreatic cancer. The final watch went out on … Read more

Albuquerque police release details in deadly shooting involving officers

We’re learning more about just what happened when an Albuquerque police office shot and killed a man in June. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – We are learning more about a day last month when Albuquerque police officers shot and killed a man on the West Side. This all started just after 8:30 a.m. on June 20. Officers … Read more

Albuquerque police ramps up safety on city buses

Albuquerque police have been trying to make city buses safer for months. Risky business on board is why many people don’t dream of taking a ride. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Albuquerque police have been trying to make city buses safer for months. Risky business on board is why many people don’t dream of taking a ride. … Read more

Albuquerque police release details on June 20, 2024 police shooting that left suspect dead

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department held a news conference Friday to release new details and video of a recent officer-involved shooting that left a suspect dead. Police say officers at a Flying J truck stop near Central and 98th ran the plate of a vehicle that came back as stolen. When officers attempted … Read more

Suspected racer talks to police after ABQ crash kills 2

***WARNING: The video attached to this article may be found disturbing.*** ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police alleged street racing caused a horrific crash last October in northeast Albuquerque. Newly-obtained video provides a look at the scene as it unfolded. Two volleyball players were seriously hurt, and one of their mothers was killed in the crash. One … Read more

Albuquerque police chief reprimanded for February crash

Todd Perchert was driving his gold 66 Mustang and suffered several injuries, including a broken collar bone and ribs. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – APD Chief Harold Medina and his wife were on a way to a press conference in his department issued truck when he saw a fight break out on Central and Alvarado. One of … Read more

Albuquerque Police Department crime prevention pop-up event

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is holding crime prevention pop-up events throughout the summer. The events aim to build stronger community connections and make crime prevention information easy to access. Ocelot kitten born at the ABQ BioPark APD is hosting a series of 4 pop-up events during the summer, one in each quadrant of … Read more

Albuquerque police say homicides are down in mid-year report

In 2022, Albuquerque set a terrible record with 120 homicides that year, that was the most investigated by Albuquerque police ever. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – In 2022, Albuquerque set a terrible record with 120 homicides that year, that was the most investigated by Albuquerque police ever.  So, how are things looking so far this year? KOB … Read more