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Albuquerque police arrested Erick Pacheco, 54, for the murder of Denise Duran, who was shot in an apartment complex. Surveillance footage identified Pacheco and his vehicle as he fled the scene. He now faces first-degree murder charges.
Albuquerque police arrested Erick Pacheco, 54, for the murder of Denise Duran, who was shot on June 25. Court documents reveal that Pacheco fired a shotgun at Duran while parked in his Red Dodge Charger at an apartment complex. The incident was captured on surveillance footage, which helped identify Pacheco and his vehicle. An unidentified individual was also recorded firing at Pacheco's car, suggesting a possible confrontation. Following the incident, police stopped Joseph Rivera, who was driving Pacheco's vehicle, claiming it was loaned to him. A search of the car revealed a bullet hole in the front bumper, linking it to the shooting. Pacheco now faces first-degree murder charges and is held at the Metropolitan Detention Center. This case highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence in Albuquerque.