On a Tuesday afternoon in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a man in his 70s named Francisco Sandoval was driving his silver car near Lead Avenue and 6th Street. It was around noon on August 29, 2023, when a suspected road rage incident ended in gunfire. Sandoval was fatally shot while in his vehicle, which then collided with a sign at a nearby apartment complex. Emergency services arrived at the scene and transported him to a local hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries.
Francisco Sandoval was a male and has been identified as White / Caucasian.
In the days that followed, the Albuquerque Police Department launched an investigation into the shooting. They appealed to the public for any information that might lead to the identification of the other driver involved in the incident. As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, and authorities have not publicly identified any suspects. The case remains an active investigation as law enforcement continues to seek leads to find who was responsible for his death.
Francisco Sandoval was a cherished member of Albuquerque's local car community. Remembered for his generous spirit, friends and family gathered for a vigil to honor his memory and show support for his loved ones. He was described as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and great-uncle. Those who knew him expressed their profound loss and called for an end to the gun violence that took his life.
