Albuquerque murder suspect detained

Albuquerque police linked to arrested a 51-year-old man Two Muslim men were recently murdered in the city . Police said Muhammad Said was considered the "prime suspect" in the death. 

Police said they searched Sayid's home and found additional evidence that they believed he was involved in the murder. This includes evidence police said indicated that Sayid knew the victims "somewhat" and that an interpersonal conflict may have led to the shooting. 

Syed, in connection with the death of his Aftab Hussein on July 26 and that of Muhammad Afzaal Hussain on August 1, Arrested on two counts of murder. 

"Investigators used bullet casings found at the scene to link these murders," the release states. "The guns used in those shootings were found during an overnight search of his home."   

Police said two other murders, We are working with the District Attorney on the murder of Naeem Hussain on August 5th and the possible November 7th, 2021 killing. of Mohammad Zaher Ahmadi.

Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina expresses his gratitude for his trust in the agency and the charges that ultimately killed his two Muslim men. We thank the Muslim community for their assistance in disseminating the information that led to the detention of

Police are investigating the deaths of four Muslim men in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His three most recent killings occurred within two weeks of him, and the city was in jeopardy as police investigated potential links between the attacks.

At a press conference on Tuesday, Medina updated the investigation, saying people from the Muslim community provided key information.

Police previously released information about a vehicle believed to be involved in the killing.

He said someone called and saw the vehicle, which is why police were able to arrest him in the case.

"You trusted us. You trusted us." ',' Medina said directly to Albuquerque's Muslim community.

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller also thanked the Muslim community on Tuesday, saying, "They never gave up our police station and "I never gave up on the city," he said.

"We couldn't have put these parts together without these parts," Keller said at a press conference.

Background:The director of the Islamic Center in New Mexico previously told CNN that people were "incredibly terrified" and "panicked" and left their homes. He said he was afraid to even come out.

Authorities announced thatfour Muslim menin Albuquerque had been killed. Provides updates on murder investigations.On tweet early Tuesday, police announced they had detained . A 'principal suspect' after authorities found a vehicle believed to be involved in the attack.

Medina is scheduled to speak at a press conference.

of victims: Police have not provided details on how the killings unfolded, but have identified three of the victims: Aftab Hussein, 41, and Mohammad Ahmadi, 62, who said, "What?

Later, after community members held solemn Friday prayers and funerals for the two victims, a fourth man, 25, was killed. Year-old Naeem Hussain was found dead hours after attending a service. he became his third man. A Muslim man has been killed in the city in the past two weeks, the fourth since November.

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in Albuquerque in the recent 3 The murder took the life of a Pakistani. 2021.

The latest killing occurred on Truman Street and Grand Avenue just before midnight on August 5th. Police responded to reports of shootings and found Naeem Husay. n Died of gunshot wound.

He attended the funerals of his two other victims on the same day and expressed his concerns about the shooting, according to a spokesman for the Albuquerque mosque.

At approximately 9:19 pm on 1 August, police found Muhammad Afzar Hussein on the sidewalk. Local time in the area of ​​Cornell Street and Reed Avenue. Police say he was shot and died from his injuries.

At 10:30 pm on July 26, officers found Aftab Hussein with an apparent gunshot wound in his 400 block in Rhode Island. local time. Police said he also died from his injuries.

The August 1 and July 26 shootings prompted police to investigate whether he was connected to another murder that occurred on November 7. The parking lot behind the company he ran with his brother.

"Our homicide detectives and investigators now believe it is highly likely that the same person committed all three crimes," Hartsock told Mohammed Afzar Hussein last week. , Aftab Hussein, said referring to the shooting of Mohammad. Ahmadi. "We won't go into why we think so, but all victims have one strong thing in common: race and religion."

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Daily Four Muslim men shot in Albuquerque Later, the mosque leader said that fear now permeates life.

"Unbelievable horror. Panic. Some want to move out of the state until this is over. Some have moved out of the state," said the Islamic Center of New Mexico. said Ahmad Assed, director of .

"Business is closed. Fast. Students won't leave the house," he said.

"It influences the people who come to the mosques to worship and pray, and therefore influences in every possible way all aspects of our daily lives to which we are accustomed. Yes,” said Ased. In my opinion, it's clearly driven by hate," Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller said Monday. The community is determined to help

The Islamic Center of New Mexico is painfully familiar with violence against Muslims within its community.

Arsonist According to the City of Albuquerque website a fire broke out on the center's grounds in November and police were arrested a month later. I was. Persons suspected of arson or negligent arson. But now the center, which attracts about 700-800 Muslims on Fridays, warns residents to be careful.

The Islamic Center of New Mexico posted on Facebook. "This is especially true of our members living in the southeastern part of the city where these killings took place."

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The "first" of the murders of four Muslim men in Albuquerque. The suspect, , is believed to have been involved in the attack after authorities identified a detainedvehicle, Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina said Tuesday. Said in an afternoon tweet .

Tuesday morning, CNN  Inside Albuquerque house was searched late Monday night. Local leaders who are in contact with law enforcement say the house is linked to the suspect.

A member of the family living in the home their father Monday night, he told CNN . Left for Texas just before the raid. Community leaders in contact with law enforcement also say father was detained while traveling to Texas.

It was not immediately clear if police were considering the father of the prime suspect.

CNN has not identified the family, but the family denies that those in custody were involved in the shooting. 

The Albuquerque Police Department, the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office and the Albuquerque Mayor's Office did not respond to his CNN request for comment.

About the Victims: The victims are Mohammad Ahmadi (age 62), Muhammad Afzar Hussein (age 27), Aftab Hussein (age 41) and Naeem Hussein (age 25). , according to Albuquerque police.

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The murders of Mohammad Ahmadi (62), Muhammad Afzar Hussein (27), Aftab Hussein (41) and Naeem Hussein (25) have something in common. Albuquerque said the victims were all Muslim and of South Asian descent. police.

Naeem Hussain, who emigrated as a refugee from Pakistan in 2016 fleeing persecution as a Shiite Muslim, became a U.S. citizen last month, according to his brother-in-law, his Ehsan Shahalami. had just

He started a trucking business this year and was said to be a kind, generous and hardworking person.

On the day he was killed, he attended the funerals of two of his recent victims and expressed fear at the shooting, according to a spokesman for a mosque in Albuquerque.

Muhammad Afzaal Hussain worked on the planning team for the City of Espanola. According to the mayor's news release, he studied law and human resource management at the University of Punjab, Pakistan, and then received master's and bachelor's degrees in community and regional planning from the University of New Mexico.

Few details have been released about his two other victims. . Police said Mohammad Ahmadi was a Muslim from Afghanistan and Aftab Hussein was a Muslim from Pakistan.

Claudia Dominguez and Ashley Killough of CNN contributed to this report.

 Garnett S., President of the University of New Mexico. Stokes said he was "broken" by the death of , a former student at the university. Muhammad Afzal Hussein.   

Hussein, recently  Albuquerque, New Mexico, CNN  was one of four Muslim men killed in previously reported  

Jesse Alleman,  Acting Graduate School Dean, also said in a statement:  

"Graduate research , is saddened, dejected and troubled by the acts of violence that claimed the life of Muhammad Afzar Hussein, who was a brilliant and respected student, leader of GPSA at the height of the pandemic, and of UNM. After graduating, I continued to expand my compassionate leadership skills and teaching expertise at the local and state levels.”  

Aleman said that the college was built by Muhammad condolences to the family of  

New Mexico Gov.

Lujan Grisham said her office stands ready to assist with statewide resources needed to assist authorities with their investigations.

"Anything that offers safety, comfort and respect in the incredibly difficult circumstances we face together," said Rujan Grisham.

Lujan Grisham said he has been assured by the White House that additional resources will be provided if needed.