John Bale Sisneros Jr., 41, was shot and killed inside his Por Vida Tattoo shop at 4th Street and Coal Avenue in downtown Albuquerque on the morning of November 14, 2024. Officers who responded at about 8:30 a.m. found Sisneros deceased of a gunshot wound. He was a well-known tattoo artist and owner who opened his first shop in Rio Rancho in 2006 and later expanded Por Vida Tattoo into a downtown hub that included a tattoo supply store, coffee shop, shoe store, and barber shop.

Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage from Por Vida Tattoo and nearby businesses. Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers released an image of a person of interest described as wearing blue jeans, brown shoes, a gray New Mexico shirt, and carrying a striped jacket. No suspects have been identified and no arrests have been announced.

Sisneros’ death has prompted public mourning; friends, clients, and community members left flowers and candles outside the shop and shared the person-of-interest image on social media. If anyone has information about that individual or the shooting, please contact authorities. Would anyone who knew Bale or was in the area that morning come forward with tips?