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John Bale Sisneros Jr.

Death by Force
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John 'Bale' Sisneros Jr., a 41-year-old tattoo artist and owner of the renowned Por Vida Tattoo shop in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico, was tragically shot and killed on the morning of November 14, 2024. The incident occurred inside his business, located at 4th Street and Coal Avenue. Albuquerque police responded to reports of the shooting at approximately 8:30 a.m., where they found Sisneros deceased from a gunshot wound. His sudden death has left the community in shock and mourning.

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  • KOB.com: Community members mourn loss of beloved tattoo shop owner
  • KOAT: Candlelight vigil held for tattoo artist John 'Bale' Sisneros
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    Victim Details

    John Bale Sisneros Jr.

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Albuquerque

    NM

    2024-11-14

    41

    John

    Bale Sisneros Jr.

    11/05/2025

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