Hezekiah Beltran Arrested in Connection With July Albuquerque Murder
Authorities arrested Hezekiah Beltran on Thursday in connection with a July murder at the Smoke City Smoke Shop located in southeast Albuquerque. He is accused of participating in the events leading to the shooting death of Dominic Hernandez outside the…
Albuquerque Santa Fe, NM, October 20, 2026 —
Authorities arrested Hezekiah Beltran on Thursday in connection with a July murder outside the Smoke City Smoke Shop in southeast Albuquerque. Beltran is accused of participating in the events leading to the shooting death of Dominic Hernandez.
The information provided does not specify the date of the arrest or the year of the July shooting. It also does not identify the arresting agency, describe Beltran’s alleged role, or state what charges he faces. No details were provided about the circumstances of the shooting or whether anyone else was arrested.
The arrest connects Beltran to the events preceding Hernandez’s death, according to the available account. The allegation is not a finding of guilt. No information was provided about court proceedings, a plea, or a response from Beltran or a legal representative.
The account does not say whether authorities have released additional information about the case. Details such as the precise date of the shooting, the status of the investigation, and any next steps in court were not provided.
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