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Enrique Markos Leija

Case from Albuquerque, NM dated Jan 26, 2021

Victim Details

Enrique Markos Leija

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Albuquerque

NM

2021-01-26

18

Enrique

Markos Leija

07/06/2026

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On January 26, 2021, Enrique Leija, an 18-year-old resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, was fatally shot during an incident that occurred at a park. The circumstances surrounding his death involve an online sales transaction, which may have included the exchange of contraband items.

According to the Albuquerque Police Department, Enrique Leija was engaged in this transaction when the incident took place. However, the specific details of the transaction and the identities of the individual ...
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  • Enrique Leija Obituary 2021 - Gabaldon Mortuary
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