Five Shot at House Party in Albuquerque

Conditions of victims unknown as authorities investigate shooting incident.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 4:53pm

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Five people, including one juvenile, were shot during a house party in Southwest Albuquerque early Sunday morning. The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office responded to a call of shots fired around 2:44 a.m. and found multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds. The victims were transported to local hospitals, but their current conditions are unknown. Detectives are actively investigating the circumstances that led to the shooting, and additional details are limited at this time.

Why it matters

Gun violence at house parties is an ongoing concern in Albuquerque, which has seen a rise in shootings and homicides in recent years. This incident highlights the need for improved community safety measures and efforts to address the root causes of gun crime in the city.

The details

According to the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a call of shots fired in the area of Blake Road and Coors Boulevard. When they arrived, they found multiple individuals at the scene and located five victims, including one juvenile, suffering from gunshot wounds. The victims were transported to local hospitals, but their current conditions are unknown.

  • The incident occurred around 2:44 a.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

The players

Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency responsible for responding to the shooting incident and investigating the circumstances.

Jayme Gonzales

A spokesperson for the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office who provided details about the shooting in a news release.

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What they’re saying

“The scene has been secured and BCSO detectives are actively investigating the circumstances that led up to the shooting. Because this is a very early and active investigation, additional details are limited at this time. Detectives are continuing to work to determine exactly what occurred and identify everyone involved.”

— Jayme Gonzales, BCSO Spokesperson

What’s next

Detectives are continuing to investigate the shooting and gather more information about the incident and the victims' conditions.

The takeaway

This shooting at a house party highlights the ongoing challenges Albuquerque faces with gun violence and the need for comprehensive community-based solutions to address the root causes of these incidents and improve public safety.