APD: Good Samaritan killed in gas station shooting
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Albuquerque police say a Good Samaritan was shot to death at a gas station over the weekend.
According to APD, 58-year-old Eric Ford is the man behind the chaos that unfolded at the Circle K at Juan Tabo and Lomas. Ford made his first appearance before a judge Monday, charged with murder and tampering with evidence.
According to the criminal complaint, a clerk at Circle K tried to get Ford to leave the store after causing a scene. Ford then allegedly hit her, catching the attention of 24-year-old Michael Urioste, who tried stepping in to help.
Ford and Urioste then started fighting outside. A woman who was with Ford started hitting Urioste with a cane. That’s when gunshots rang out.
Police said Ford shot Urioste, killing him. Ford also shot another man who was fueling up his car.
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Police said Ford fled the scene but was caught Sunday morning. Investigators collected surveillance and cell phone video showing the fight and the shooting.
Online court records show a long criminal history for Ford, for a variety of crimes ranging from drug possession to violent felonies. Prosecutors will soon ask a district court judge to hold him in custody until trial.