An 11-year-old boy was killed in a shooting incident in Albuquerque. The boy was traveling in a truck when someone fired multiple shots at it. A woman who was also in the vehicle was injured and taken to the hospital. The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating the incident.
Chief Harold Medina briefed the media about a shooting that resulted in the death of an 11-year-old boy. Someone fired several shots at a truck the boy was in as it traveled westbound on Avenida Cesar Chavez near University Blvd. An adult female was also shot and hospitalized. pic.twitter.com/wtVzRkD1y5
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Tragic Shooting Incident Claims Life of 11-Year-Old Boy in Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM – In a shocking incident that has left the community in mourning, an 11-year-old boy was shot and killed while traveling in a truck on Avenida Cesar Chavez near University Blvd. The Albuquerque Police Department confirmed the incident and provided details during a media briefing conducted by Chief Harold Medina.
According to Chief Medina, the shooting occurred when an unidentified individual opened fire on the truck, unleashing several rounds of bullets. The young boy, whose identity has not been released, was fatally struck by the gunfire. An adult female, who was also in the vehicle, sustained gunshot wounds and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Her current condition remains unknown.
The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and the police are actively investigating the incident. Authorities are appealing to the public for any information that may assist in identifying the perpetrator. Chief Medina expressed his condolences to the grieving family and assured them that the department would spare no effort in bringing the responsible individual to justice.
The tragic incident has sent shockwaves throughout the community, prompting calls for increased efforts to combat gun violence. Local residents expressed their concern for the safety of their neighborhood and called for immediate action to address the rising crime rates in Albuquerque.
As the investigation continues, authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward and assist in the ongoing efforts to solve this senseless act of violence..