John Anthony Mares Jr., a 31-year-old lifelong resident of Albuquerque and Pena Blanca, New Mexico, tragically lost his life on April 25, 2023. The incident occurred at 241 Charleston St. NE in Albuquerque, where officers were dispatched in response to a reported shooting.
Upon arrival at the scene, law enforcement found Mares with a gunshot wound to the torso.
The Albuquerque Police Department has classified this case as an active homicide investigation, assigning it the case number 230032395. The incident is part of a series of homicides that have occurred in Albuquerque throughout 2023, highlighting the ongoing challenges the city faces with violent crime.
As of the latest available information, no arrests have been reported in connection with John Mares Jr.'s death. The Albuquerque Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Details about potential suspects or motives have not been publicly disclosed, leaving many questions unanswered about this tragic event.
John Mares Jr. is survived by his children, leaving behind a family grappling with this sudden and violent loss. The community has shown support for Mares and his family, with 170 candles lit in his memory on the National Gun Violence Memorial website, demonstrating the impact of his loss on those who knew him and the broader community affected by gun violence.
