ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Albuquerque police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened outside the Oasis event center on the city’s West Side early in the morning. Officers responded around 2 a.m. and found a man suffering from gunshot wounds near 3700 Ellison Drive NW.
Police said the man died from his injuries. Detectives are now handling the homicide investigation, and the case remains open as investigators work to determine what led to the shooting.
Police respond to the scene near 3700 Ellison Drive NW
According to Albuquerque police, the shooting happened outside the Oasis event center, a business at 3700 Ellison Drive NW. The location is in the city’s West Side, where officers were called after the gunfire was reported in the overnight hours.
When officers arrived, they found a male victim with gunshot wounds. Police have not publicly identified the man, and they have not released details about how many shots were fired or what may have led to the violence.
The department said the man later died from his wounds. That made the case a homicide investigation, which detectives are continuing to examine.
Detectives continue to piece together what happened
Police said detectives are investigating the killing, but they have not announced any arrests or named a suspect. The department has also not said whether the shooting happened inside the event center, just outside it, or in the surrounding area.
Because the investigation is still active, many basic details remain unconfirmed publicly. Investigators will likely be reviewing physical evidence, witness accounts, and any available video from the scene.
For now, the only confirmed facts are that officers were dispatched around 2 a.m., the victim had gunshot wounds, and he did not survive.
Police seek photos and videos from witnesses
Albuquerque police asked anyone who may have photos or videos connected to the shooting to submit that material to investigators. That kind of footage can help detectives establish a timeline, identify people present, and clarify how the events unfolded outside the venue.
Authorities did not say what specific submission process they want people to use, but they made clear that any visual evidence could be useful to the case. Witnesses who were near the Oasis event center overnight may have information that has not yet been shared with police.
Fatal violence adds to concern around overnight incidents
Homicide investigations often hinge on the first few hours after a shooting, when memories are fresh and evidence is easiest to collect. In this case, police are still asking for help while the investigation remains active and no suspect information has been released.
The location outside a busy event center also underscores why investigators often seek video from nearby patrons, businesses, or drivers. Even small details, such as the movement of vehicles or the timing of people leaving the area, can become important in reconstructing what happened.
What is known so far about the overnight shooting
Police have confirmed the shooting occurred around 2 a.m. outside the Oasis event center at 3700 Ellison Drive NW. A man was found with gunshot wounds and later died, while detectives took over the case as a homicide investigation.
So far, officials have not released the victim’s name, a suspect description, or a motive. They have also not said whether the shooting was targeted or random. The investigation remains underway.
