Bodycam Video Captures Tense Standoff in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Date: March 29, 2023
Time: 6:30pm
Description:
In Albuquerque, New Mexico, a distressing situation unfolded in the 4700 block of Glendale Rd NW. Albuquerque Police received initial reports of a dispute, but the urgency escalated when neighbors reported gunfire. The suspect, identified as 32-year-old Francisco Macias, was believed to be under the influence of narcotics and had allegedly assaulted his mother and aunt at a residence in southwest Albuquerque.
When officers arrived at the scene around 7:00 p.m., they encountered Macias, armed and with two friends in a front yard. Despite commands to drop his weapon, Macias instead moved behind a vehicle and appeared to point the gun at one of his friends. This action prompted officers to discharge their firearms 37 times, though no one was struck. Macias and his friends then retreated to the backyard, where one friend managed to disarm Macias.
The situation further intensified as bodycam footage showed Macias lifting another friend from the ground and using him as a human shield. Police responded by firing a less-lethal sponge round and then deploying a Taser to subdue Macias. He sustained a foot injury, with the projectile's origin – whether from his own gun or police fire – remaining uncertain.
Macias was arrested and booked into jail following the incident. However, in a surprising turn of events, he was later released from custody, with all charges against him dropped at the request of the victims involved in the case. This incident highlights the complexities and challenges faced by law enforcement in responding to volatile and unpredictable situations.
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