In the spring of 2018, the life of a young man, Clifford Michael Patterson III, was tragically cut short. A 20-year-old Black / African American male, he was fatally shot on Friday, April 20, 2018, in a southwest Albuquerque, New Mexico neighborhood. The incident that claimed his life unfolded inside a vehicle and was described by authorities as a deadly altercation.
Another individual was also wounded in the shooting but survived and was transported to a local hospital in stable
condition. In the immediate aftermath, Albuquerque police identified Patterson as the deceased victim and launched a homicide investigation. At the time, this was recorded as the 23rd homicide in the city for that year.
In the days following the shooting, law enforcement officials announced that they were actively searching for suspects responsible for Patterson's death. However, despite the initial investigation and the search for those involved, there have been no subsequent public announcements regarding any arrests made or suspects identified in the case. The circumstances surrounding the altercation and the motive for the shooting remain undisclosed to the public. As of now, the case of who is responsible for the death of Clifford Michael Patterson III appears to remain unresolved.
