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Case Description
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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 investigated the incident and determined that the homeowner acted in self-defense. Conseq ...Read More
The Albuquerque Police Department investigated the incident and determined that the homeowner acted in self-defense. Conseq ...Read More
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Thomas Elder
Male
Black / African American
Albuquerque
NM
2018-09-19
30
Thomas
Elder
11/06/2025
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07/06/2023
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07/06/2023
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05/03/2023
05/03/2023
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04/20/2023
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