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APD Warns of Shootings at Westside Open Space Area

The Albuquerque Police Department is warning the public about an increase in shootings at an open space area behind Community Stadium.

March 9, 2023

ALBUQUERQUE – The Albuquerque Police Department is warning the public about an increase in shootings at an open space area behind Community Stadium.

There is a large open space area that a butts up to the Nusenda Community Stadium located at 1601 Arroyo Vista Blvd. N.W. where individuals have been firing guns into the desert. Two of these instances have resulted in rounds striking homes in the nearby vicinity.

APD would like to warn the public, the only locations where you can shoot a firearm in city limits is at a gun range.

APD is working with the property owners of the land to install fencing and signage which has already been put up, warning the public it is private property.