A minor rear-end traffic collision is undoubtedly a stressful event, but it’s an incredibly common occurrence that is usually resolved with a polite, albeit frustrating, exchange of insurance information. However, newly released video out of Albuquerque, New Mexico, shows how one fender-bender escalated into a terrifying physical altercation—and ultimately resulted in felony charges for an off-duty police officer.
In a recent broadcast, local news affiliate KRQE highlighted chaotic cell phone footage and witness testimony stemming from a crash that occurred earlier this year. What began as a minor accident quickly transformed into an abuse of power that cost a veteran officer his career.
The incident took place on March 28, 2026, near the intersection of Paseo Del Norte and Universe Boulevard. According to investigators, an off-duty Albuquerque Police Department (APD) officer, identified as 42-year-old Shaun Gin, was riding in the passenger seat of his vehicle while his wife was driving…