Neighbors say Jurisson was housesitting when someone confronted him in the driveway in what may have been an attempted carjacking. 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. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. View Albuquerque crime mapping information. The middle school shooting spurred legislation that ended up stalling during last years session. The Metro Crime Initiative brings together all parts of the criminal justice system so we can end the revolving door for repeat offenders and finally strike a balance when it comes to keeping people safe., Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. That put Albuquerque in the top 10 most violent cities with populations over 100,000 people. Authorities have yet to confirm that information. Legal Statement. Albuquerque Police Deputy Commander Kyle Hartsock said at the time that "the motives are still being explored fully to understand what they are.". The car in question, a four-door dark gray or silver-colored Volkswagen sedan, bears tinted windows and is possibly a Jetta. According to the criminal complaint, Syed "waited behind a bush, north of the driveway where Aftab Hussein would park his vehicle. FILE - This Aug. 9, 2020, still image taken from officer video provided by the Albuquerque Police Department shows the arrest of Muhammad Syed. By this time last year, there were only 18. This list will be updated as new information becomes available. KRQE News 13 previously reported that the citys homicide rate was outpacing previous years and that the crimes tend to happen in certain parts of the city. All rights reserved. Market data provided by Factset. On Aug. 1, the third victim, local city planner Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, 27, was gunned down, police said. The sooner people recognize that there is not one circumstance that is causing this, the better, Huffmyer says. Muhammad Syed is scheduled to appear before a state district judge Wednesday as prosecutors seek to have him detained without bond pending trial on the two counts of murder. In 2019, there were 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. FILE - Family members wait to pick up students after a fatal shooting at Washington Middle School in Albuquerque, N.M., on Aug. 13, 2021. Police, however, are still being tight-lipped about any possible suspects. 3 Mar. Albuquerques geographic location, with a north-south-running freeway and ease of access to the border makes this a thoroughfare and hub for a variety of interstate criminal activity, he says. In fact, the Albuquerque Police Department counted 10 more homicides than in 2021, the previous record-setting year. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Some of those are drug deals gone wrong. Still, Medina is hopeful. After Hussain was fatally shot, Shaheen Syeds phone moved to an area closer to the crime scene, according to the motion. Homicide data from APD; map data from UNM RGIS/US Census, Its just a part of Albuquerque that looks like theres no oversight there. Tuesday marked four days since police received word of their most recent murder. Just having a police car patrolling in a neighborhood on a regular basis acts as a deterrent, he says. In December of last year, Kyle Hartsock, the deputy commander overseeing the departments Criminal Investigations Division spoke about why on KRQE News 13s podcast. At the time, the city was on pace to shatter its homicide record and top officials described the violence as a scourge. This file photo released Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, by the Albuquerque Police Department shows Muhammad Syed. We are falling in line with a lot of the other major, big cities, he said. But it is important to note that the numbers in this report differ slightly from the numbers published in the FBI reports. (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. All Rights Reserved. 3 Mar. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ALBUQUERQUE POLICE REQUEST ASSISTANCE IN IDENTIFYING VEHICLE OF INTEREST IN MURDERS OF FOUR MUSLIM MEN. And the triple-digit count sets a never-before-seen record. Shaheen Syed, left, possibly helped his father, Muhammad Syed, right, surveillance one of his alleged victims. 443.0 KB, For non-emergency police calls, call 505-242-COPS. All but three of the 2021 killings are being investigated by Albuquerque police, the Albuquerque Journal reported. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. His attorney had raised issues of the boys competency early on, saying the teen needed counseling and treatment for mental health issues. but officials have called him the "most likely" suspect in the murders of Naeem Hussain and 62-year-old Muhammad Zahir. Fox News's Stephanie Pagones contributed to this report. All Rights Reserved. Central Avenue, for example, is just infamous for being sort of the seedier part of Albuquerque. And sure enough, in recent years homicides have clustered near Central especially between EXPO New Mexico and Eubank. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. 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This file photo released Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, by the Albuquerque Police Department shows Muhammad Syed. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. Its not clear why New Mexico is particularly prone to violence. Albuquerque homicides now account for more than half of New Mexicos entire yearly homicide count. Both men were killed near Central Avenue in southeast Albuquerque, police said. Police said the victim 13-year-old Bennie Hargrove was trying to protect another boy who was being bullied. Legal Statement. Shaheen Syed was charged last week with lying about his address when he purchased two guns in 2021. But Aneela Abad, general secretary for the Islamic Center of New Mexico, told The Associated Press the community is grappling not only with the losses, but also the fear and confusion. The official website for the City of Albuquerque. (Albuquerque Police Department via AP, File). 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. 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. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. The most effective thing about policing is engagement with the community going to neighborhood meetings, interacting with kids, Thomson says. 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. 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. Police believe three recent murders and a murder that happened on Nov. 7, 2021, could be potentially connected. He was originally arrested on Aug. 9. So ultimately, there are no easy answers to explain why New Mexico is such a violent place. This year began with more homicides than in 2020 and 2019. The most recent survey data from 66 police departments across the US show that the majority of those departments have reported an increase in the number of homicides from January to October 2021 compared to the same time frame in 2020. Albuquerque police say the first homicide happened on Nov. 7, 2021. Police Chief Harold Medina has repeatedly said changes in the judicial system are needed. But, its worth remembering that homicide detectives generally start their work after the crime is already done. Four men in total all Muslims from South Asia were ambushed, shot, and killed in Albuquerque since November 2021. Albuquerque is just known for abandoned cars, abandoned property.. 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But in the last few years, that average rose, reaching a new high this year, according to data from the FBI. 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. (Chancey Bush/The Albuquerque Journal via AP). And before then, 41-year-old Aftab Hussein was fatally wounded on July 26, 2022. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) New Mexicos largest city recorded 117 killings in 2021, shattering its previous homicide record by 46%. John Anderson, Shaheen Syeds attorneysaid in court filings that the allegations against his client were "thin and speculative.". Just days after the most recent murder of a Muslim man rocked a community already on edge, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller said the City is extending its police efforts beyond the investigation into the slayings and person or people behind them. "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. Syed is accused of waiting "behind a bush" for Hussein to park his car before ambushing him, according to court documents. Market data provided by Factset. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. 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%. Story tips can be sent to stephanie.pagones@fox.com and on Twitter: @steph_pagones. Former FBI investigator Bill Daly breaks down the case as law enforcement investigates the attack. City officials also have pointed to a lack of consequences for repeat offenders as one of the reasons Albuquerque continues to struggle with crime. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. 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. APD sends NIBRS data to the FBI on a semiannual basis and this data is based on the reports available at that point in time. 3 Mar. The teen was initially charged with an open count of murder and unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school premises. 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. 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. Muhammad Syed, a 51-year-old man who has lived in Albuquerque for about five years, is also suspected in a fourth murder that occurred in November 2021. (Credit: Albuquerque Police Department). The 311 Community Contact Center is a centralized call center for the City of Albuquerque. 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. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) There were more than 100 homicides in Albuquerque this year. Albuquerque Community Connect Camera Registry and Integration. Interactive Slider: Over the last few years, homicides (orange markers) have been focused around downtown Albuquerque and Central Ave. (Albuquerque Police Department via AP, File), Albuquerque police release body camera video of murder suspect being arrested. Since 2016, between six and eight homicides per 100,000 people, each year are estimated to have occurred in New Mexico, according to the FBI data. Syed's son, 21-year-old Shaheen Syed, is also behind bars for allegedly providing a false address when he purchased a gun in June 2021. To some extent, data supports Medinas claim. The first incident was reported on Nov. 7, 2021, when 62-year-old Mohammad Ahmadi was discovered shot and killed in the rear parking lot of a halal caf he owned with his brother on San Mateo Boulevard, according to city officials and local affiliate KRQE-TV. Four Muslim men murdered in New Mexico, FBI called in for support. As of April 18, 2021, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) recorded 35 homicides across the city. (Chancey Bush/The Albuquerque Journal via AP). 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. Thats why we are pushing forward so fiercely. Data from CABQ/APD. For years, Albuquerque has had a problem with unsightly property, as reported by KRQE special assignment reporter Gabrielle Burkhart in 2017. Theres a lot of evidence out there that the environment and what it says has a lot to do with crime, she says. Hartsock also notes that the department instituted regular check-ins on open murder cases to help come up with new ideas into investigations. The most recent murder took place on An Afghan refugee who was already facing two murder charges for the recent slayings of two Muslim men in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was indicted on a third count Friday for allegedly killing another man who had just attended funeral services for the other two victims on Aug. 5. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Prosecutors claim that Shaheen Syed spoke with his father when his phone was somewhere in the general area of the Islamic Center of New Mexico and soon after his fathers phone pinged in an area that included Lutheran Family Services. Shaheen Syed, 21, pictured in a 2021 Florida drivers license photo included in court documents. At the end of December 2022, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) published a list of 120 homicides that had occurred throughout the year. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Huffmyer also suggests that the dark cloud of administrative pressure and the eminent threat of public persecution can decrease law enforcement effectiveness. The Albuquerque Police Department will be increasing its "police presence near mosques and Muslim affiliate schools," Keller wrote on Twitter. Both the Bernalillo County Sheriffs Office and APD say there continues to be challenges to preventing and solving violent crimes. Aftab Hussein, 41, was shot and killed on July 26 after parking his car near his home. In the past, she says, it was easy to point the finger at political scapegoats or at gang violence. Albuquerque Homicides: Why are there so many? In the first three quarters of 2021, Albuquerque had 111 violent crimes per 10,000 people, according to FBI data. And throughout the city, vacant lots and closed buildings continue to be an issue; thats a problem that isnt likely to go away soon. 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. With the help of an interpreter, he "denied having any involvement in the murders in this case," thecriminal complaint alleges. All rights reserved. And even data on violent crimes doesnt paint the full picture. Yet one of the most basic crime prevention strategies is to make a place look clean, inviting, and cared for, she says. Ahmadi was from Afghanistan, police said. What should I do if I am stopped by a police officer? 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. Bregman said he hoped the plea would bring some closure to the family, who was in court Thursday. In fact, the Albuquerque Police Department counted 10 more homicides than in 2021, the previous record-setting year. By this time last year, there were only 18. , New Mexico man accused of sex crime against student, One person dead, another hospitalized in SE ABQ shooting, Case dismissed for teen accused of taking gun to, Dancing in the Cave at the University of New Mexico, Whats happening around New Mexico Feb. 24 Mar. For non-emergency police calls, call 505-242-COPS. 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 "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. All of their bodies were found The previous homicide record of 80 was set just three years earlier, during Mayor Tim Kellers first term. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. FILE - This Aug. 9, 2020, still image taken from officer video provided by the Albuquerque Police Department shows the arrest of Muhammad Syed. Albuquerque police release body camera video of murder suspect being arrested. ALBUQUERQUE POLICE REQUEST ASSISTANCE IN IDENTIFYING VEHICLE OF INTEREST IN MURDERS OF FOUR MUSLIM MEN. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. In recent years, the data showed that inane, petty disputes increasingly sparked killings. Syeds attorney argued that prosecutors gave no indication of the size of the area that his phone was in relative to the shooting. Police are probing whether he was also involved in the murder. Both men were killed 2023 The City of Albuquerque. Its similar populations, its similar locations in Albuquerque every year, he says. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. (Albuquerque Police Department via AP, File). NIBRS is the most current national framework for reporting crime and replaces the FBIs Summary Reporting System (SRS). 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. Altaf Hussain cries over the grave of his brother Aftab Hussein at Fairview Memorial Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. The 311 service is a single telephone number for all non-emergency City of Albuquerque inquiries and services. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Over the last 35 years, Albuquerques yearly homicide count has averaged about 45 homicides per year. Market data provided by Factset. 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. In the first three quarters of 2021, Albuquerque had 111 violent crimes per 10,000 people, according to FBI data. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. All rights reserved. or redistributed. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! And a lot of the homicides have occurred in hotels and motels, he says. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Data from FBI UCR Program. However, with a record homicide rate in 2021 (88 according to the City of Albuquerque, as of October 1), the four year-average under Mayor Tim Keller is on track to surpass the previous administrations homicide rate by 65%. 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. Without fail, they all said, weve been hamstrung; weve been effectively neutered from being able to do our job.'. This change is important because NIBRS provides more comprehensive and detailed information about crimes against person, crimes against property and crimes against society occurring in law enforcement jurisdictions across the country. 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. So one could argue that that was a drug-related crime, Thomson says. (Chancey Bush/The Albuquerque Journal via AP). Story tips and ideas can be sent to Paul.Best@fox.com and on Twitter: @KincaidBest. Homicides, of course, contribute to the violent reputation. Rather, homicides were often simply disputes that spun out of control. ", This undated file photo released by the City of Espaola shows Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, 27, a planning and land use director who was killed in Albuquerque, N.M., on Aug. 1, 2022. That put Albuquerque in the top 10 most violent , One person dead, another hospitalized in SE ABQ shooting, Dancing in the Cave at the University of New Mexico, Whats happening around New Mexico Feb. 24 Mar. Crime Statistics Our Department Officer Wellness Internal Affairs Behavioral Sciences Section Sexual Assault Evidence Kit That count exceeds the 2021 record of 110 homicides counted by APD. For example, in 2017, during her time as a sergeant, Thomson saw one of the most heinous murders: the murder of John Soyka. But, there are mixed feelings on the effectiveness of simply increasing police presence in troubled areas. Albuquerque Community Connect Camera Registry and Integration. 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. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. A grand jury indicted him Friday on three counts of first-degree murder and four counts of tampering with evidence. Family members of many victims have been frustrated.