SWAT Standoff in NE Albuquerque Ends with Suspect Dead and Officer Injured

A SWAT standoff in northeast Albuquerque resulted in the death of a suspect and an injured police officer. The officer, who was shot in the arm, is recovering at home. The incident occurred after a standoff at an apartment complex, where officers were searching for a man with a violent felony warrant. The suspect's family members alerted the police that he was inside an apartment with a 2-year-old child. As officers attempted to enter the home, the suspect opened fire, and officers returned fire, killing the suspect. The suspect was also a person of interest in a recent homicide. The incident highlights the risks involved in apprehending dangerous individuals with warrants.