New Mexico police detained man they known as their “primary suspect” in the slayings of a number of Muslim men in Albuquerque, officers stated Tuesday.
“We tracked down the vehicle believed to be involved in a recent murder of a Muslim man in Albuquerque,” in line with assertion by Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina. “The driver was detained and he is our primary suspect for the murders.”
Four Muslim men of South Asian descent have been killed since November, elevating fears in that Albuquerque group.
Shortly after Medina’s assertion, Mayor Tim Keller thanked native, state and federal legislation enforcement for his or her work on this case.
“We hope their swift action brings an increased sense of safety for so many who are experiencing fear from the recent shootings,” Keller said in a statement.
Police issued an alert Sunday for a “vehicle of interest,” a grey or silver Volkswagen Jetta.
The newest deadly capturing occurred simply earlier than midnight Friday on the edge of a group often called the International District, southeast of downtown, police stated. The sufferer was recognized as Naeem Hussain.
The first assault that could possibly be related to the violence occurred Nov. 7. The physique of Mohammad Ahmadi, 62, was discovered in a parking zone behind the halal meat enterprise he ran together with his brother.
The two different homicides had been the killing of Pakistani immigrant Aftab Hussein, 41, on July 26 and the slaying Monday of Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, 27, close to the University of New Mexico, authorities stated.
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Dennis Romero contributed.