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Melina Jones

Case from Albuquerque, NM dated Aug 22, 2022

Victim Details

Melina Jones

Female

Black / African American

Albuquerque

NM

2022-08-22

21

Melina

Jones

06/22/2026

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On August 22, 2022, a tragic incident occurred in the downtown area of Albuquerque, New Mexico, resulting in the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Melina Jones. The incident unfolded in the early hours of the morning, specifically at 1:15 a.m., when officers from the Albuquerque Police Department responded to a report of a fight in the downtown area.

Upon arrival, the officers encountered a chaotic scene in the parking lot at 2nd Street and Central Avenue SW. Here, they witnessed a male indiv ...
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  • APD: Woman shot and killed near downtown Albuquerque
  • APD releases details of recent officer-involved shooting
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