Albuquerque police arrest 1 of 2 suspects in Dec. 23 murder
The alleged murder happened near Dallas and Menaul in northeast Albuquerque.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Albuquerque Police Department arrested one of two suspects facing charges for an alleged murder in northeast Albuquerque.
Police say detectives arrested 22-year-old Javier Irigoyen Thursday afternoon in the northeast part of the city. Detectives are still looking for Francisco Garcia-Franco.
According to Crime Stoppers, there are warrants out for Garcia-Franco’s arrest and police consider him armed and dangerous.
Irigoyen and Garcia-Franco are accused of shooting and killing Steven Keliiaa at Dallas and Menaul on Dec. 23
If you have any information that could help police, reach out to Crime Stoppers anonymously at (505) 843-STOP (7867). You can also submit a tip online or you can text “ABQCS” to 738477.