Police got a call that a homicide suspect, Hector Gamboa, was at a home. He was wanted for the murder of his girlfriend in Albuquerque. When officers entered the home, the found Gamboa inside. Police said Gamboa barricaded himself in the home and refused to comply with officers' commands. He was shot and killed, although exactly what precipitated the killing was not immediately disclosed.
Victim's Name: Hector Gamboa
Agency Responsible: Albuquerque Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 59
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: May 26, 2017
County: Cibola
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2614
Geography: Rural