Antonio 'Son' Acosta, a 22-year-old resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, tragically lost his life on September 3, 2024. Born on December 9, 2001, in Winslow, Arizona, Antonio was the son of Cristina Acosta.
The circumstances surrounding Antonio's death appear to be related to a shooting incident that occurred in Albuquerque. On July 15, 2024, a chaotic event unfolded near Juan Tabo and Constitution, which was initially intended to be an art exhibition but quickly devolved into a
tumultuous scene marked by gunfire. The incident culminated in a multi-vehicle collision involving six vehicles, including a marked Bernalillo County Sheriff's vehicle.
During this incident, gunshots were fired in a tire shop parking lot in northeast Albuquerque in what appeared to be a drive-by shooting. Witnesses reported that two vehicles fired shots from their moving cars, striking a food truck multiple times and a personal vehicle once. The situation was described as reckless and perilous by Gilbert Gallegos, the Public Information Officer for the Albuquerque Police Department.
In connection with this event, two suspects were apprehended in the Olive Garden parking lot. They were identified as 20-year-olds Caleb Estrada and Elias Sandoval, both from Albuquerque. These individuals were detained and faced charges related to firing from a moving vehicle and attempting to evade the police.
It's important to note that while Antonio Acosta's death occurred on September 3, 2024, and the shooting incident was reported on July 15, 2024, the exact connection between these events is not explicitly stated in the available information. However, given the proximity in time and location, it's possible that Antonio's death may be related to this or a similar incident of gun violence in Albuquerque.
Antonio is survived by his mother Cristina Acosta, stepfather Anthony Padilla, sisters Ashley and Ellena Acosta, brothers Damian and Julian Acosta, and several other family members. His untimely passing has left a void in the lives of his loved ones and the community.
