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Feds to meet with Albuquerque black leaders after controversial ATF operation
by Andrew SheppersonThe Acting U.S. Attorney for the District New Mexico James D. Tierney has agreed to meet with black leaders in Albuquerque after an investigation into a controversial 2016 ATF sting operation.
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Albuquerque police tampered with videos of officer-involved shootings
by Brian SeayBody camera videos that captured police involved shootings were altered or deleted by Albuquerque Police Department officials, according to court documents filed late last month by the department's former records supervisor.
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14-year-old facing felony charges after nailing cops with rocks at Trump rally (VIDEO)
by Jennifer CruzThe Albuquerque Police Department said they are open to alternative forms of punishment for the boy, like ride-alongs and cleaning the horse stables.
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Footage shows undercover cop shot 8 times by fellow officer (VIDEO)
by Chris Eger"I’m sorry, man. I didn’t know it was you," says Lt. Greg Brachle after he found out the suspect he shot was an undercover officer from his department.
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New Mexico officers to stand murder trial in shooting of homeless man
by Chris EgerAlbuquerque Police Officer Dominique Perez and now-retired Detective Keith Sandy have been ordered to stand trial for the 2014 death of James Boyd.
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Documents in James Boyd shooting case
by Jennifer CruzJames Boyd, who both a criminal history and history of mental health, was armed with two knives during the four-hour standoff with police.
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Albuquerque officers charged in shooting death of homeless camper (VIDEO)
by Jennifer CruzDominique Perez and Keith Sandy appear to be the first Albuquerque officers in at least 50 years to be charged with murder following an on-duty shooting.
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Dramatic footage shows moment Albuquerque officer was shot (VIDEO)
by Jennifer CruzWhat started out as a simple traffic stop quickly turned to chaos as the driver fired five shots, three of which struck the officer, and the entire encounter was captured on the officer's lapel camera.
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Robber fatally shot by smoke shop employee after returning to scene of the crime (VIDEO)
by Jennifer CruzThe shop has been a hot spot for burglaries, with the alarm being triggered six times this year and on at least four different occasions police have been called to investigate “suspicious people” on the premises.
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**GRAPHIC** Helmetcam footage of Albuquerque cop fatally shooting homeless man armed with knives (VIDEO)
by Brent McCluskeyThe Albuquerque Police Department released the helmetcam footage of last Sunday’s officer-involved shooting of a homeless man armed with two knives. James Boyd, 38, was homeless and illegally camping in the foothills on March 16 when APD officers contacted him. Boyd argued with police for several hours before they deployed less-than-lethal tactics, including a flash […]
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Bodycam footage of police fatally shooting man armed with hammer (VIDEO)
by Brent McCluskeyThe Albuquerque Police Department recently released the bodycam footage of the officer-involved fatal shooting of a suspect armed with a hammer that took place last December. APD Officers Hector Marquez and Nathan Cadroy responded to an assault call at a 7-Eleven. The suspect, 37-year-old Andy Snider, fled the scene and ran down a darkened alleyway. […]
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