Monday’s Five Facts
[1] Deputy killed in same spot he responded to drunk driver call the day before – BCSO has released video of the aftermath of a dangerous crash on a problematic stretch of I-40 in the east mountains. Last month, deputies say the victim was injured and the other driver appeared to be passed out. Deputies say the other driver smelled of alcohol, he’s now facing a great bodily harm by vehicle while driving under the influence charge. One of the deputies who responded to that crash was BCSO Sgt. Michael Schlattman. Less than 30 hours later, Schlattman was killed in the same area while conducting a traffic stop.
[2] ABQ mother of 19-year old man killed in road rage incident asks for justice – The family of a 19-year-old who lost his life in a road rage shooting is speaking out to promote peace on Albuquerque streets. The family said he was on his way home from work when he was shot and killed on San Mateo, near constitution. His family and the community have come together to honor him in a candlelight vigil and others who have lost their lives to violence on city streets.
[3] Some isolated showers & storms, but still mild weather – A larger threat for dry thunderstorms comes Monday due to dry air at the ground level. As we progress through midweek, dew points will slowly climb and will allow more rain chances to reach the surface. This will also bring a slight drop in temperatures, still, however, remaining above average…