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The Austin Police Department provided an update on June 9, 2025, regarding protests that began at the Texas Capitol and escalated in downtown Austin, resulting in arrests, officer injuries, and property damage. APD emphasized support for peaceful protests while condemning unlawful actions, and announced increased police presence for upcoming demonstrations to ensure safety and accountability.
Albuquerque police shot and killed a man in a Walmart parking lot after he grabbed an officer's rifle and started firing. The incident occurred while officers were looking for a woman involved in armed robberies, leading to the arrest of the woman and the fatal shooting of her getaway driver. The police chief stated that the officers tried to control the situation in a busy area to prevent injuries to civilians, and the investigation is ongoing.
Albuquerque police are investigating two separate homicides that occurred on the same day, with both incidents involving a group of people fleeing after the shootings. The first shooting took place near Central and Pennsylvania, while the second occurred at a restaurant near Menaul and University. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward, and these incidents mark the 16th and 17th homicide investigations for the year in Albuquerque.
The Austin Police Department's SWAT team is responding to a barricaded subject call in south Austin near West Ben White Boulevard, asking people to avoid the area as a public information officer is en route for a media briefing, with updates to follow as the situation develops.
Albuquerque Police Department's chief of police, Harold Medina, was involved in a car crash while en route to a press conference, where he and his wife encountered a situation involving a homeless encampment and a fight with a gun. The incident has raised questions about potential policy violations, including the use of an unmarked police car and the activation of his body camera. An internal affairs review has been initiated to determine if any policies were breached.
Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina witnessed a shooting while en route to a news conference, and ended up crashing into another car to avoid gunfire. The shooting occurred as he was about to report a homeless encampment blocking a sidewalk. One person was injured in the crash, but the shooting victim was unharmed. Mayor Keller praised Medina's actions and emphasized the need to make the city safer, highlighting the prevalence of illegal substances in such incidents. APD is now searching for the individuals involved in the fight.
The Albuquerque Police Department has placed the commander of the Internal Affairs Division on administrative leave as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of wrongdoing by DWI officers, with five officers also placed on leave and one officer resigning. This comes in connection to a federal investigation into multiple DWI unit officers, although none of the officers reportedly involved have been charged at this time.
Caleb McVey, who has been charged with driving under the influence six times, had his most recent DWI charge dismissed due to a federal investigation into the Albuquerque Police Department's DWI unit. The investigation, which has led to the dismissal of about 200 cases, involves officers who were part of the arrests. McVey's history includes multiple DWI arrests this year, with incidents involving drugs and alcohol.
The Austin Police Department is conducting a death investigation after a body was discovered in Lady Bird Lake. The body was found following a welfare check in the area, and police are actively recovering the body. No further details have been released at this time.
The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred during a car show in East Austin, where multiple calls reported a shooting or stabbing. Despite attempts at life-saving first aid, an adult male victim did not survive. The incident is considered isolated, and there is no ongoing threat to the public at this time. Homicide detectives are continuing their investigation.
A heavy police presence is reported on the westside of Albuquerque following an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of a man with at least one rifle. The suspect, who reportedly shot at police and drove towards officers, was fired upon and sustained a fatal gunshot wound. The situation is no longer a threat to the public, and residents and businesses in the area have been given the all clear. The Multi-Agency Task Force will investigate the incident, and there is still a heavy police presence in the area. Drivers are advised to avoid the area as the situation continues to develop.
A letter from Bernalillo County Second Judicial District Court has raised concerns about an officer under investigation in connection to the ongoing federal investigation into APD's DWI unit, supporting allegations of officers directing offenders to a specific attorney with promises of case dismissal. The letter details an officer putting a DWI offender in contact with a specific attorney and assuring that no court case would be filed if the attorney was hired. The officer named in the letter, Honorio Alba Jr., has been connected to the federal investigation and was previously recognized as the MADD Officer of the Year in 2023. City councilors have requested transparency from APD Chief Harold Medina, and allegations involving another attorney, Thomas Clear III, have also been raised.
The Albuquerque Police Department has named defense attorney Thomas Clear as the attorney suspected of illegal conduct alongside APD officers in a scheme involving getting paid to dismiss DWI cases. Clear, who was the Chair of the Public Defender Commission, had his home raided by the FBI. The Public Defender's Office has dismissed concerns over Clear's conduct, prompting a response from Chief Public Defender Ben Bauer, who called the letter from APD Chief Harold Medina a "self-serving distraction."
The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is investigating a shooting at a southwest apartment complex that occurred on Sunday morning, leaving three individuals injured. The victims were transported to the hospital following the incident, and updates are expected to be provided by local news outlets.
In Albuquerque, New Mexico, an officer from the Albuquerque Police Department was shot in the hands during an altercation that occurred after attempting to arrest a suspect operating a stolen vehicle. The incident took place near the 7800 block of Central Avenue. Both the officer and the suspect were injured and have been hospitalized. Further details will be provided as the investigation continues.