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Keshawn Thomas
Age : 19
Gender : Male
Race : Black
Date : 05/29/2026
Location : 98th Street SW and Central Avenue SW
City : Albuquerque
County : Bernalillo
State : New Mexico
Agency : Albuquerque Police Department
Officer(s) :Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during vehicle stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/29/2026, Keshawn Thomas was shot and killed during an encounter with Albuquerque police following an investigation involving a vehicle. According to police, officers attempted to detain Thomas after locating the vehicle connected to the investigation. During the encounter, officers stated Thomas produced a handgun, and multiple officers fired. Thomas was pronounced dead after the shooting. The Albuquerque Police Department later released body-worn camera footage and investigative details during a public briefing. The incident remains under review by the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office.