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Christopher Sanchez

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the pre-dawn hours of August 27, 2024, a violent encounter shattered the quiet of an Albuquerque, New Mexico neighborhood. Christopher Sanchez, a 37-year-old Hispanic male, was fatally shot in front of his home on Adams Street NE. An ASE Certified Master Auto Technician known for his kindness and generosity, Sanchez was ambushed when he went outside to confront a group of individuals attempting to steal his truck from his driveway. The confrontation turned deadly as the perpetrators fired a b ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Christopher Sanchez

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Albuquerque

    NM

    2024-08-27

    37

    Christopher

    Sanchez

    Yes

    11/07/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    The loss of Christopher Sanchez is truly disturbing, especially considering the circumstances of his... ...Read More
    11/21/2024
    I still can't wrap my head around the sheer tragedy of what happened to Christopher Sanchez. He seem... ...Read More
    11/16/2024
    Has anyone else considered the possibility of gang involvement in Christopher Sanchez's tragic murde... ...Read More
    10/20/2024
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