Richard Cabell, a 44-year-old man from Albuquerque, New Mexico, was tragically killed on June 20, 2023, at the Copper Ridge Apartments located at 557 Tramway Blvd. The Albuquerque Police Department investigated the incident as a homicide.
On July 5, 2023, APD homicide detectives charged Dorian McCuller, 42, with Cabell's murder. McCuller faces an open count of murder and tampering with evidence in connection with the killing.
According to the police, the murder occurred during a dispute over a woman.
The case, identified by case number 230048897, has been closed by the Albuquerque Police Department. The swift action by law enforcement led to McCuller's arrest within weeks of the incident, demonstrating the department's commitment to solving violent crimes in the community.
This tragic event highlights the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in addressing violent crime in Albuquerque. The city's police department continues to work diligently to investigate and solve homicides, striving to bring justice to victims and their families.