Standoff in Northwest Albuquerque | Santa Fe News

A terrifying standoff erupted in northwest Albuquerque when a man allegedly fired 70 rounds at an apartment complex, forcing residents to shelter in place and leading to a multi-hour police response that ended with officers fatally shooting him. This isn’t the first time violence has struck the same complex — a similar incident occurred in 2022 — raising alarms about whether gun violence is escalating in the area. Despite public concern, the Albuquerque Police Department has yet to confirm any uptick in crime. For locals, it’s a jarring shift from their usual sense of safety. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c83533c1e9539ec9