Thomas Elder

Death by Force
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On September 19, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 30-year-old Thomas Elder was fatally shot during a home invasion near I-25 and Avenida Cesar Chavez. Elder and an accomplice had unlawfully entered the residence, where they were confronted by the homeowner. A struggle ensued between Elder and the homeowner over a firearm, culminating in Elder being shot and killed.

The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) investigated the incident and determined that the homeowner acted in self-defense ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Thomas Elder

    Male

    Black / African American

    Albuquerque

    NM

    2018-09-19

    30

    Thomas

    Elder

    01/05/2025

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