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Elderly man arrested in northeast Albuquerque shooting

Suspect accused of killing his nephew

Elderly man arrested in northeast Albuquerque shooting

Suspect accused of killing his nephew

COMING UP. THINGS ANDRES. A HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION NOW UNDERWAY IN NORTHEAST ALBUQUERQUE. IT’S JUST DOWN THE ROAD FROM OUR STUDIOS ON CARLISLE AND COMANCHE JUST BEFORE SIX SATURDAY EVENING, OFFICERS WERE CALLED TO A SHOOTING IN THE 2900 BLOCK OF CARLISLE. WHEN THEY GOT THERE, THEY FOUND ONE PERSON DEAD. INVESTIGATORS SAY ANOTHER PERSON IS ALSO IN CUSTODY.
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Elderly man arrested in northeast Albuquerque shooting

Suspect accused of killing his nephew

An 83-year-old man has been charged in a fatal shooting that took place Saturday in northeast Albuquerque.A spokesman for the Albuquerque Police Department says Melquaides Garcia is accused of shooting his nephew, Stephen Garcia, after an argument inside their home on the 2900 block of Carlisle Boulevard NE.Melquaides Garcia told police his nephew had a history of being physically abusive toward him, and had stolen items from him as well. The two were drinking tequila on Saturday when Stephen Garcia attempted to take a generator that belonged to Melquaides Garcia. After an argument, Melquaides Garcia allegedly shot Stephen Garcia one time with a handgun. Stephen Garcia died from his injuries.Melquaides Garcia is being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center.

An 83-year-old man has been charged in a fatal shooting that took place Saturday in northeast Albuquerque.

A spokesman for the Albuquerque Police Department says Melquaides Garcia is accused of shooting his nephew, Stephen Garcia, after an argument inside their home on the 2900 block of Carlisle Boulevard NE.

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Melquaides Garcia told police his nephew had a history of being physically abusive toward him, and had stolen items from him as well. The two were drinking tequila on Saturday when Stephen Garcia attempted to take a generator that belonged to Melquaides Garcia. After an argument, Melquaides Garcia allegedly shot Stephen Garcia one time with a handgun. Stephen Garcia died from his injuries.

Melquaides Garcia is being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center.