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Matthew “Solo” Garcia

Gender : Male

Age : 39

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 10/18/2024

Location : Central Avenue SE and Alvarado Drive NE

City : Albuquerque

County : Bernalillo

State : New Mexico

Agency : Albuquerque Police Department.

Officer(s) :Precious Cadena, Officer Earles

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police while handcuffed in patrol car

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On October 18, 2024, Albuquerque police officers were conducting a code enforcement operation at the Tewa Lodge on Central Avenue. During the operation, officers detained 39-year-old Matthew Garcia, who initially provided a false name. After confirming his identity and discovering outstanding felony warrants, officers handcuffed Garcia and placed him in the back of a patrol vehicle without conducting a thorough search. Garcia remained in the vehicle for approximately 45 minutes. When officers attempted to remove him, a struggle ensued as Garcia revealed a concealed firearm. Officers Precious Cadena and Earles discharged their weapons, firing 11 rounds and fatally wounding Garcia. The incident sparked public outcry and led to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Garcia's estate against the city, alleging negligence and excessive use of force.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://usacrime.com/officers-on-leave-after-fatally-shooting-a-man-in-handcuffs-in-new-mexico/
https://abqraw.com/post/update-apd-says-man-was-handcuffed-when-shot-by-officers-in-latest-police-shooting/
https://www.koat.com/article/tewa-lodge-shooting-matthew-garcia-albuquerque-police-code-enforcement/63097922