Homicide Statistics
See annual homicide statistics for the city of Albuquerque.
As of Nov. 24, 2025
This information reflects the number homicides (non-negligent murders) investigated by Albuquerque Police from Jan. 1 through Nov. 24, 2025. The list is subject to change to reflect investigation updates.
Number of Homicides
- 2025 Homicides: 62 victims
- 2024 Homicides: 89 victims
- 2023 Homicides: 91 victims
Total Homicide Cases: 60 cases
Investigation Updates
- 2 new homicide case in the last 7 days:
- 2915 Carlton St NW on 11/17/25
- 9701 Bluewater Rd NW on 11/22/25
- 4 new homicide arrests in the last 7 days:
- Dominic Speer was arrested for the murder on 11/17/25 at 2915 Carlton St NE
- Angelito Lucero was arrested for the murder on 8/12/25 at 6613 Barnhart St NE
- Christopher Barela was arrested for the murder on 12/11/24 at 13417 Turquoise Ave NE
- Gabriel Rodriguez was arrested for the murder on 11/22/25 at 9701 Bluewater Rd NW
Status of 2025 Cases
- 51 of 60 cases solved in 2025 from previous years (85%)
- 9 cases active
Investigation of Previous Year Cases
25 cases solved in 2025 from previous years
- 8 cases from 2024 solved in 2025
- 15 suspects charged from those cases
- 3 cases from 2023 solved in 2025
- 3 suspects charged from those cases
- 2 cases from 2022 solved in 2025
- 3 suspects charged from those cases
- 3 cases from 2021 solved in 2025
- 3 suspects charged from those cases
- 2 case from 2020 solved in 2025
- 2 suspect charged from those cases
- 3 case from 2019 solved in 2025
- 4 suspect charged from those cases
- 3 case from 2018 solved in 2025
- 3 suspect charged from those cases
- 1 case from 2012 solved in 2025
- 2 suspects charged from those cases
Murder Suspects
118 murder suspects charged, arrested or deceased
- 73 suspects from 2025 cases
- 45 suspects from previous-year cases
Justifiable Homicide Investigations
10 cases being investigated as justifiable homicides
- 557 Tramway Blvd. NE
- 1333 Columbia Dr SE
- 2912 Ponderosa Ave NE
- 901 Tramway Blvd NE
- 5324 San Mateo Blvd NE
- 2550 Coors Blvd NW
- 10720 Antler Tool Rd SW
- 6404 Cochiti Rd SE
- 1515 Menaul Blvd NW
- 9500 Osuna Rd NE
Homicide Case Motivation 2025 YTD
- Child Abuse - 3
- Domestic Violence - 6
- Drug Related - 8
- Individual Disrespect - 26
- Mental Health Related - 3
- Property Crime Defense - 1
- Random Victim - 1
- Retaliation/Revenge - 1
- Road Rage - 1
- Robbery - 7
- Unknown - 3
- Violence on Homeless - 2
Homicide Case Weapons YTD
- Blunt Force – 3
- Blunt Object – 4
- Firearm - 44
- Lethal Cutting Weapon - 8
- Shaken Baby – 1
- Strangulation – 1
- Unknown – 1
- Vehicle - 1
Homicides by Month
January 2025
3 Cases, 3 victims (3 solved)
| Date | Location | APD Case | Status | Victims | Suspects | Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 5, 2024 | 6094 Avalon NW | 25-0001227 | Solved | 1 | 1 | Lethal Cutting Instrument |
| Jan. 16, 2025 | 8307 Central SE | 25-0004626 | Solved | 1 |
1 |
Firearm |
| Jan. 26, 2025 | 3005 Kraft SW | 25-0007039 | Solved | 1 | 2 | Lethal Cutting Instrument |
February 2025
2 Cases, 2 victims (2 solved)
| Date | Location | APD Case | Status | Victims | Suspects | Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 13, 2025 | 6301 Central Ave NW | 25-0012171 | Solved | 1 | 1 | Lethal Cutting Instrument |
| Feb. 17, 2025 | 351 Washington St SE | 25-0013296 | Solved | 1 | 1 | Firearm |
March 2025
6 Cases, 6 victims (5 solved)
| Date | Location | APD Case | Status | Victims | Suspects | Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2025 | 9305 Academy Hills NE | 25-0018517 | Solved | 1 | 1 | Firearm |
| March 11, 2025 | 2912 Ponderosa NE | 25-0019670 | Solved | 1 | 1 | Firearm |
| March 11, 2025 | 120 57th NW | 25-0019907 | Solved | 1 | 1 | Firearm |
| March 12, 2025 | 715 7th SW | 25-0020002 | Active | 1 | Firearm | |
| March 18, 2025 | 132 Rhode Island NE | 25-0022004 | Solved | 1 | 1 | Firearm |
| March 23, 2025 | 823 11th NW | 25-0023249 | Solved | 1 | 1 | Firearm |
April 2025
6 Cases, 6 victims (5 solved)
| Date | Location | APD Case | Status | Victims | Suspects | Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2025 | 801 Barelas Rd SW | 25-0026501 | Solved | 1 | 1 | Firearm |
| April 4, 2025 | 6900 Central Ave SE | 25-0026985 | Solved | 1 | 1 | Firearm |
| April 20, 2025 | 524 Dean SW | 25-0031657 | Active | 1 | Firearm | |
| April 24, 2025 | 521 Indiana St SE | 25-0033088 | Solved | 1 | 1 | Firearm |
| April 26, 2025 | 1217 1st St NW | 25-0033710 | Solved | 1 | 1 | Lethal Cutting Instrument |
| April 27, 2025 | 301 Chama St NE | 25-0034007 | Solved | 1 | 1 | Vehicle |
May 2025
8 Cases, 10 victims (6 solved)
| Date | Location | APD Case | Status | Victims | Suspects | Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | 4601 Carlisle Blvd NE | 25-0035098 | Solved | 1 | 2 | Firearm |
| May 1, 2025 | 7800 Central Ave SE | 25-0035079 | Active | 1 | Firearm | |
| May 4, 2025 | 804 Park Ave SW | 25-0035918 | Solved | 1 | 2 | Firearm |
| May 6, 2025 | 412 7th St NW | 25-003663 | Solved | 1 | 1 | Lethal Cutting Instrument |
| May 16, 2025 | 5134 Prospector Way NW | 25-0039822 | Solved | 1 | 1 |
Lethal Cutting Instrument |
| May 18, 2025 | 936 23rd St NW | 25-0040121 | Active | 1 |
Firearm |
|
| May 24, 2025 | 2805 Georgia St NE | 25-0042037 | Solved | 3 | 1 |
Firearm |
| May 28, 2025 | 933 San Mateo Blvd NE | 25-0043328 | Solved | 1 | 1 |
Firearm |
June 2025
8 Cases, 8 victims (8 solved)
| Date | Location | APD Case | Status | Victims | Suspects | Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2025 |
9201 Central Ave NE |
25-0047158 | Solved | 1 | 5 | Firearm |
| June 10, 2025 | 3041 Toreador Dr NE | 25-0047203 | Solved | 1 | 1 | Blunt Object |
| June 16, 2025 | 8314 Krim Dr NW | 25-0049051 | Solved | 1 | 1 | |
| June 16, 2025 | 6700 Acoma Rd SE | 25-0049041 | Solved | 1 | 1 | Firearm |
| June 18, 2025 | 521 Aztec Rd NW | 25-0049721 | Solved | 1 | 1 | Blunt Object |
| June 22, 2025 | 1014 Valencia Dr SE | 25-0050846 | Solved | 1 | 1 | Firearm |
| June 25, 2025 | 404 Espanola Dr SE | 25-0052096 | Solved | 1 | 2 | Firearm |
| June 27, 2025 | 777 Rio Grande NW | 25-0052396 | Solved | 1 | 1 | Firearm |
July 2025
7 Cases, 7 victims (6 solved)
| Date | Location | APD Case | Status | Victims | Suspects | Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
July 2, 2025 |
1004 Madeira Dr SE | 25-0053943 | Solved | 1 | 1 | Firearm |
| July 2, 2025 | 9700 Menaul Blvd NE | 25-0053948 | Solved | 1 | Firearm | |
| July 4, 2025 | 317 San Pablo St SE | 25-0054766 | Active | 1 | Firearm | |
| July 6, 2025 | 4015 Montgomery Blvd NE | 25-0055138 | Solved | 1 | Firearm | |
| July 7, 2025 | 6106 Central Ave NE | 25-0055399 | Solved | 1 | 1 | Firearm |
| July 9, 2025 | 1535 Coors Blvd NW | 25-0056064 | Solved | 1 | 1 | Lethal Cutting Instrument |
| July 21, 2025 | 8308 Calle Nortena NW | 25-0059723 | Solved | 1 | 1 | Firearm |
August 2025
8 Cases, 8 victims (6 solved)
| Date | Location | APD Case | Status | Victims | Suspects | Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Aug. 3, 2025 |
5605 Gleghorn Rd NW | 25-0063585 | Solved | 1 | 1 | Unknown weapon |
| Aug. 7, 2025 | 400 Merlida St SW | 25-0064898 | Solved | 1 | 1 | Firearm |
| Aug. 9, 2025 | 9109 Copper Ave NE | 25-0065597 | Active | 1 | Firearm | |
| Aug. 11, 2025 | 12336 Fox Ln SE | 25-0066412 | Solved | 1 | Blunt Ojbject | |
| Aug. 12, 2025 | 6613 Barnhart St NE | 25-0066769 | Active | 1 | 1 | Firearm |
| Aug. 22, 2025 | 5300 Sequoia Rd NW | 25-0070772 | Solved | 1 | 1 | Firearm |
| Aug. 29, 2025 | 9000 Zuni Rd SE | 25-0072214 | Active | 1 | 0 | Firearm |
| Aug. 31, 2025 | 525 San Pedro Dr NE | 25-0072502 | Solved | 1 | 1 | Firearm |
September 2025
5 Cases, 5 victims (4 solved)
| Date | Location | APD Case | Status | Victims | Suspects | Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sept. 15, 2025 |
1101 Madeira Dr SE | 25-0077270 | Solved | 1 | 1 | Child Abuse |
| Sept. 16, 2025 | 557 Tramway Blvd NE | 25-0077697 | Solved | 1 | 1 | Firearm |
| Aug. 17, 2025 | 5406 Edwards Dr NE | 25-0078292 | Solved | 1 | 1 | Firearm |
| Sept. 18, 2025 | 1919 Ladera Dr NW | 25-0078433 | Solved | 1 | 1 | Firearm |
| Sept. 25, 2025 | 6307 Pastorcito Dr NW | 25-0080303 | Active | 1 | 0 | Firearm |
October 2025
3 Cases, 3 victims (3 solved)
| Date | Location | APD Case | Status | Victims | Suspects | Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Oct. 16, 2025 |
2103 Carlisle Blvd NE | 25-0087007 | Solved | 1 | 1 | Firearm |
|
Oct. 25, 2025 |
405 Lindsay Pl SW | 25-0089644 | Solved | 1 | 1 | |
|
Oct. 28, 2025 |
328 Rhode Island St NE | 25-0090590 | Solved | 1 | 1 | Knife |
November 2025
3 Cases, 3 victims (2 solved)
| Date | Location | APD Case | Status | Victims | Suspects | Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Nov. 8, 2025 |
4848 Hardware Dr NE | 25-0094032 | Solved | 1 | 1 | Knife |
|
Nov. 15, 2025 |
120 Jefferson St NE | 25-0095809 | Active | 1 | Firearm | |
|
Nov. 17, 2025 |
Carlton St NW | 25-0096536 | Solved | 1 | 1 | Firearm |