11-Year-Old Killed, Woman Wounded in Albuquerque Drive-By Shooting Targeting Vehicle

By Lucia Paula , Parent Herald Sep 08, 08:51 am

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Albuquerque police are looking into a surprising and terrible occurrence that occurred late on Wednesday night at Isotopes Park, the city's minor league baseball field. After "several shots" were fired at the vehicle they were in, an 11-year-old child was murdered and a lady in her 20s was critically wounded. There have been considerable concerns voiced regarding the safety of local citizens after the awful act of violence during a Triple-A game for the Colorado Rockies.

Police were already close to Isotopes Park when they heard what seemed to be gunshots, according to Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina. The police reacted instantly and were on the scene quickly. However, they were faced with a heartbreaking sight: the girl was in serious condition, and the small boy had already passed away after being shot to death. She was sent right away to a nearby hospital for critical care.

Emotional Toll on First Responders and Family Members

Police Chief Medina expressed the emotional weight of the incident, not just on the family but also on the first responders who arrived at the scene.

"We have other family members on the scene at this point in time, dealing with a very difficult situation. It's incredibly heartbreaking," Medina said. Reports indicate that the officers who were first on the scene are receiving support for the emotional trauma of confronting a horrific scene involving a child victim, adding another layer to the human tragedy.

The community and the police force are in disbelief at the boldness of the unidentified gunman or shooters. Opening fire on a moving car close to a popular public event says a lot about how brazen the crooks are. Medina said that "these people were very brazen in their actions and in what they did," highlighting the urgent need to find those guilty of this heinous deed.

Homicide detectives are rigorously investigating the incident, leaving no stone unturned. Yet, details surrounding the motive and the suspects remain elusive. The police are urging the public to come forward with any piece of information, no matter how insignificant it might seem.

Chief Medina emphasized the critical nature of the investigation, stating that community involvement could prove to be the missing link in solving this heartbreaking case.

Community Response and Ongoing Security Concerns

Social media has been filled with sympathy messages and demands for justice as a result of the community's swift response in Albuquerque. Plans for a community vigil are being made, and a temporary monument has already started to take shape close to the shooting scene. To protect locals and tourists, municipal authorities are now examining the security measures around Isotopes Park and other open spaces.

The city continues to have problems, and this newest occurrence serves as a somber reminder of those challenges. Investigations are underway, but one thing is certain: the city and its people are left to deal with a tragedy that came too close to home and left a permanent scar on the collective psyche.