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(NSFW) Albuquerque Cops Shoot Armed Suspect In Back Of Police Car
Published 3 weeks ago
This NSFW bodycam footage shows a recent incident in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 39-year-old Matthew Garcia was detained by APD in connection to drug activity in the area. Despite having multiple outstanding warrants and priors, Garcia was placed in the back of a cruiser without a thorough search. It shouldn't need to be said, but when the suspect is already in your car is an awful time to realize 1) you didn't search well enough, or 2) he has a gun. Upon realizing that Garcia is in possession of a weapon, there is a brief struggle for control of the weapon ("Dude" gets thrown around a lot) before the officers retreat and open fire, killing Garcia. I have had the the opportunity and good fortune to be trained by APD SWAT officers; by dint of necessity they are by and large very good at what they do. However, I don't think this one is making the highlight reel for APD.