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Damon Howard

Case from Albuquerque, NM dated Apr 29, 2023

Victim Details

Damon Howard

Male

Black / African American

Albuquerque

NM

2023-04-29

52

Damon

Howard

Yes

07/04/2026

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Damon Howard, a 52-year-old man from Albuquerque, New Mexico, lost his life to gun violence on April 29, 2023. The incident occurred at a Motel 6 located near Coors Boulevard and Interstate 40 in Albuquerque.

The circumstances surrounding Howard's death involved a drug deal gone wrong. According to investigations, Howard had contacted 24-year-old Jose 'Angel' Fitzpatrick on the night of April 29 to purchase 10,000 Fentanyl pills. The two men met at the Motel 6, where a dispute erupted ove ...
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  • 1 dead after shooting outside ABQ motel
  • ABQ RAW: Individual Found Dead Outside of Motel 6; Homicide Investigation Underway
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