On the night of December 30, 2019, the life of 26-year-old Emilio Salcido was tragically cut short in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Foothills officers were dispatched to the area of 13325 Oriente Ave NE following reports of shots being fired. Upon their arrival, they discovered a male, later identified as Emilio Salcido, lying unconscious and unresponsive in the roadway.
He appeared to have suffered significant trauma to his head.
Emergency responders from Albuquerque Fire Rescue were called to the scene, but sadly, it was too late. Mr. Salcido was pronounced deceased at the location of the incident. The Albuquerque Police Department subsequently launched a homicide investigation into his death, which remains an active and open case.
To date, publically available information does not contain specific details regarding any suspects or arrests in connection with the shooting death of Emilio Salcido. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding his homicide is ongoing.
