Suspect Arrested After Gunshots Heard on East Central Avenue

Albuquerque Santa Fe, NM, October 2, 2026 —

Albuquerque police apprehended a suspect following a brief foot pursuit that concluded near Wyoming Boulevard. The incident originated when officers reported hearing gunshots on east Central Avenue.

According to the information available, officers were on patrol when they detected the sound of gunfire. This prompted them to investigate the area along east Central Avenue. Details regarding the precise location on Central Avenue where the gunshots were heard were not immediately specified.

The investigation led to a short foot chase, the outcome of which was the arrest of one suspect. The suspect’s identity, the exact time and date of the incident, and the specific circumstances leading up to the gunshots have not been publicly disclosed.

Following the chase and arrest, further details concerning any charges filed against the suspect, the recovery of any weapons, or the condition of any individuals involved were not provided. The Albuquerque Police Department is expected to release more information as the investigation progresses.

The area where the incident occurred is a busy thoroughfare in Albuquerque. Authorities have not commented on whether the gunshots were related to any ongoing investigations or if any other individuals were involved or sought in connection with the event.

Story summarized from the original created by Jordan Honeycutt on www.krqe.com, see more information here.

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