In the winter chill of an Albuquerque evening on December 20, 2021, the life of 28-year-old Hispanic male Emilio Gonzales was tragically cut short. Gonzales was on the sidewalk at 232 63rd St. NW when he became the victim of a drive-by shooting. First responders were dispatched to the scene and found Gonzales with two gunshot wounds. He was quickly transported to a local hospital in a fight for his life.
Despite the urgent medical attention he received, Gonzales ultimately succumbed to
his injuries at the hospital. The Albuquerque Police Department opened a homicide investigation into his death, assigning it case number 210100286. His case is listed among the city's active and unsolved homicide investigations.
To date, the investigation into Emilio Gonzales's murder has not led to any arrests, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and a potential motive have not been released to the public. Authorities are still seeking information from the community and have encouraged anyone with knowledge of the incident to contact Crime Stoppers, where they can remain anonymous. The case remains a painful open wound for his loved ones and the community, a story without a final chapter as they await justice.
