3 homicides prompt investigations in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) reported three deadly incidents early Sunday morning.

1:35 a.m. at 2nd Street and Gold Ave SW
APD said one man was found dead at the scene of a fatal shooting. They stated the victim was homeless and shot at close range with unknown motivation.

2:05 a.m. at 6th Street and Copper Avenue SW
A stabbing was reported in an alley in the area. APD stated two brothers, and others, were visiting bars and nightclubs. They got into a mini-van, and the brothers reportedly started to argue before things became physical.

Witnesses said Ozal Leno, 28, of Acoma Pueblo, punched Tyvon Leno, 26, of Acoma Pueblo, and Tyvon hit him on the neck. Ozal was bleeding, so the group tried to take him to urgent care for help. Tyvon allegedly fled before the group left for urgent care.

APD said officers were flagged down by Tyvon, who claimed his brother was stabbed but said someone else did it. Authorities said he later admitted to stabbing him.

Tyvon was arrested for an open count of murder and tampering with evidence. He was taken to the Metro Detention Center.

2:20 a.m. at 1123 4th Street SW
A shooting was reported, and a deceased man was discovered. He had an “apparent gunshot wound.” Another victim was found to have been “grazed by” a bullet. She was hospitalized and is stable.

APD said none of the homicides were related.

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