Albuquerque, New Mexico – The Albuquerque Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a shooting incident that took place at 1333 Columbia Dr. SE. Late on Friday, March 7th, 2025, multiple shots were fired at the apartment complex, resulting in one fatality and one person being wounded.
According to witnesses at the scene, the shooter reportedly fled after the violence erupted. Residents reported seeing one body being removed in a body bag and another person being taken away in an ambulance with undisclosed injuries. The complex was marked with at least 30 evidence markers indicating where casings had landed, suggesting that at least 30 rounds were discharged during the incident.
The investigation into the shooting appeared to be complex, as crime scene technicians were observed taping off areas and collecting evidence around the parking lot. This particular residence has a history of police activity, with a prior incident involving a SWAT team responding to a domestic disturbance earlier in the year.
In an update provided by the APD, the shooting was being treated as a justifiable homicide. The incident involved a shoot-out between two individuals, resulting in one man being found deceased inside a vehicle at the scene. Another adult male sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was transported to the hospital for treatment, with expectations of surviving his injuries.
Homicide detectives were interviewing witnesses to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting, as the preliminary investigation pointed to a justifiable homicide. Despite this initial assessment, detectives continued to examine all evidence to fully understand the events that transpired at 1333 Columbia Dr. SE.
The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing, with authorities working diligently to piece together the sequence of events leading to the fatal shooting and the subsequent injuries sustained. The community surrounding the apartment complex is urged to come forward with any information that may assist in the investigation.