Desiree Danielle Herrera

Age : 36

Gender : Female

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/17/2025

Location : Hotel Parq Central, 806 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 disturbance

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 17, 2025, Albuquerque Police responded to a report of an armed disturbance in the parking area of Hotel Parq Central. Upon arrival, officers found Desiree Herrera holding a firearm that belonged to a hotel security guard. She was in a state of mental health crisis. She reportedly first entered the parking area and took the guard’s firearm during a dispute. She then discharged it once at an SUV before police arrival. Officers arrived moments later, and believed she fired at them. Police opened fire immediately. Herrera fell to the ground and died in the hotel parking lot.Desiree Danielle Herrera was born on January 28, 1989, and was described by family and community members as warm, caring, and active in the Legacy Church baptism ministry.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koat.com/article/police-situation-closes-central-avenue-albuquerque/65087852