On a Friday night in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the life of 34-year-old Hispanic male Michael Sanchez came to a sudden and violent end. The evening of February 21, 2020, turned tragic at the Effing Bar and Grill located at Coors and Sequoia. At this location, Sanchez was fatally shot.
Initial reports from the scene suggested that Sanchez was allegedly attempting to break into a vehicle in the parking lot of the establishment.
It was during this alleged act that he was confronted by security personnel. The confrontation escalated, leading to the security personnel shooting Sanchez.
In the aftermath of the shooting, the Albuquerque Police Department began an investigation into the circumstances of Sanchez's death. Authorities at the time considered the possibility that the homicide may have been justified. Online court records in New Mexico did not show any prior criminal history for Sanchez. Law enforcement did not announce any arrests or name any suspects in the case, as the investigation leaned towards a justified shooting.
