APD shootings and mental health response controversy
Key Questions
What happened during the July 3 downtown Albuquerque shooting involving Stephen Griego?
Griego, a TikTok streamer, shot two men before being shot by APD officers, resulting in one death and one injury. The injured man, Juan Ortega, later died of an apparent overdose after hospital release. APD has released related video footage.
Why is there controversy over APD's handling of mental health calls in recent shootings?
A City Councilor questioned why mental health responders were not dispatched instead of or alongside officers in cases like the shooting of Robert Salas. This comes amid ongoing scrutiny of APD policies following multiple fatal incidents.
How many officer-involved shootings has APD had this year, and what prior cases are involved?
APD has had 7 officer-involved shootings this year, 5 of which were fatal, including those of Jose Armas and Robert Salas. New details have emerged on the Griego incident and Salas video release.
Multiple APD officer-involved shootings in Albuquerque, including a downtown shootout on July 3 that left one dead (Stephen Griego, a TikTok streamer) and two injured. New details: Griego shot two men before officers fired. One of the injured, Juan Ortega, died of an apparent overdose after hospital release. Previous fatal shootings: Jose Armas and Robert Salas. APD released video of Salas shooting. City Councilor questions why mental health responders weren't sent. APD has had 7 officer-involved shootings this year (5 fatal). Ongoing scrutiny of APD policies.