Suspect shot, critically injured by APD
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A suspect was shot by an Albuquerque police officer at a hotel near Central and Tramway.
A stolen vehicle was located Tuesday night by APD in the area of Pennsylvania and Central. Police said it was tracked to a Motel 6 near Central and Tramway, where at least one officer came into contact with the suspected vehicle thief and shots were fired.
No officers were reportedly injured but the suspect is in critical condition at UNMH.
According to APD, the suspect had two active warrants, including failure to comply with conditions of pretrial release.
No firearm was recovered at the scene. The officer who fired the shots was placed on standard administrative leave amid the ongoing investigation.
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