Homicide investigation underway after fatal altercation at apartment complex in southwest Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE – Albuquerque Police Detectives are investigating the death of a person involved in an altercation at an apartment complex at 2300 Diamond Mesa Tr. SW.

Officers from the Southwest Area Command responded to reports of an altercation this evening at the apartments near Gibson Blvd and 98th St. A male victim was found in the parking lot with serious injuries. First responders attempted life-saving measures, but the victim succumbed to his injuries.

Homicide detectives are now arriving at the scene to begin their investigation. This is the second homicide in the last 24 hours that APD has investigated. There are now 44 homicides in Duke City this year.