On December 29, 2022, Jacob 'Boy' Cormier, a 33-year-old resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, lost his life to gun violence. The incident occurred at a residence located at 1404 Betts St. NE in Albuquerque. According to reports, Cormier was involved in an altercation with an unidentified individual, which escalated to a fatal shooting. Audra, a woman associated with the residence, provided details to the media, stating that Cormier was shot twice during the altercation and that attempts to
administer mouth-to-mouth resuscitation were unsuccessful.
The Albuquerque Police Department responded to the scene, and a SWAT team was called out to assist in clearing the residence. The operation resulted in significant damage to the property, including busted windows on multiple sides of the house, a flash bang canister found in the backyard, and entry doors ripped off their hinges. Despite the extensive police presence and the SWAT activation, no one was located inside the residence by the time the scene was processed.
The Homicide Unit of the APD took over the investigation, and detectives continued to process the scene and interview witnesses. However, as of the last available update, there has been no official announcement regarding the identification or arrest of any suspects in connection with Jacob Cormier's death. The investigation remains ongoing, with the APD promising to release more information as it becomes available.
The incident marked Albuquerque's 171st homicide of 2022, highlighting the city's ongoing struggles with violent crime. The lack of detailed information released by the APD has been a point of contention, with local media outlets criticizing the department's limited communication regarding the case.
As of the current date, January 5, 2025, there are no reported arrests or identified suspects in the death of Jacob 'Boy' Cormier. The case remains unsolved, leaving Cormier's family and the community with unanswered questions about the circumstances surrounding his death.
