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Stephen Garcia

Case from Albuquerque, NM dated Apr 01, 2023

Victim Details

Stephen Garcia

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Albuquerque

NM

2023-04-01

Stephen

Garcia

Yes

07/08/2026

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On April 1, 2023, Stephen Garcia was fatally shot during an altercation with his 83-year-old uncle, Melquaides Garcia, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The incident occurred inside a trailer they shared at 2901 Carlisle Blvd., N.E. Witnesses reported that the two men were arguing when Melquaides Garcia shot Stephen once with a revolver, resulting in Stephen's death.

Albuquerque Police Department homicide detectives arrested Melquaides Garcia and charged him with 2nd Degree Murder for the shoot ...
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  • ABQ RAW: APD: Homicide Investigation Off Carlisle Blvd NE, One Detained
  • KOB.com: APD: 83-year-old man arrested, accused of murdering nephew
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