APD: 1 dead, 1 injured in SE Albuquerque shooting

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A shooting Thursday morning in southeast Albuquerque left one person dead and another person wounded.

Albuquerque police officers responded to a shooting in the area of Central Avenue and Moon Street around 7 a.m. Thursday. Employees at the nearby Blake’s Lotaburger heard the shots and called 911.

One victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The other person was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition.

Homicide detectives are investigating.

KOB 4 received the following statement from Blake’s Lotaburger:

“An early morning shooting is under investigation by the Albuquerque Police Department near Central Avenue and Moon. Blake’s Lotaburger employees heard shots and called 911. The incident occurred while the restaurant was closed before opening this morning. Blake’s employees were not involved or injured in the incident. This devastates Blake’s Lotaburger, and our hearts go out to the families and friends of the individual who was fatally shot and the other who has been reported as wounded this morning. Blake’s Lotaburger is fully cooperating with APD as needed.”