APD: Suspect dead, 2 officers injured in shooting in NW Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A suspect died after a shootout that left two police officers injured Tuesday night in northwest Albuquerque.

Police identified the suspect as a man in his 20s who had a gun. A shootout ensued with the officers and a suspect, who died at the scene. Shrapnel and shattered glass injured two officers after shots were fired at their vehicles but they’re expected to be okay.

Dispatch sent officers to the area of Eighth Street and Bellamah Avenue about a family member who said a man was having suicidal thoughts Tuesday evening. They arrived and heard someone yelling from a group of people, including the man…

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