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Ankle Monitor Snares Murder Suspect in Smoke Shop Shooting
23 Jul
Summary
- Man charged with murder after shooting outside a smoke shop.
- Surveillance and ankle monitor data placed suspect at the scene.
- Victim was reportedly targeted over an outstanding debt.
An Albuquerque man, Charles Richards, 36, has been arrested and charged with open murder in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred late Monday. The incident took place outside a smoke shop in the International District. Police utilized surveillance footage and Richards' ankle monitor to confirm his involvement and presence at the crime scene.
According to reports, Richards was seen with a group waiting for the victim outside the smoke shop at Central and Indiana. Surveillance video, which included audio, indicated that the victim was forcefully removed from the premises and targeted due to an unpaid debt.
Richards, armed with a handgun, was observed chasing the unidentified victim into the street moments before the shooting. Officers located Richards on Tuesday and subsequently booked him into the Metropolitan Detention Center. Charges against him include open count of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, attempt to commit a felony, kidnapping, conspiracy to commit kidnapping, and tampering with evidence. It remains unclear if Richards has secured legal representation.
