On May 14, 2023, Lance Tungovia, a 34-year-old Hispanic man, was shot and killed around 1:00 PM near Central Avenue and Wisconsin Street SE in Albuquerque. Eyewitnesses described a heated dispute involving at least three people that rapidly escalated into gunfire, with shots exchanged in a busy daytime area. Tungovia was found by police deceased at the scene; two other people suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds and were taken to a local hospital.

The Albuquerque Police Department’s homicide unit is investigating and has classified the death as a homicide. No suspects or arrests have been publicly identified and the case remains open. A GoFundMe was set up to help Tungovia’s family with funeral expenses and described him as a giving, family-oriented person. If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information that could help the investigation, please contact the Albuquerque Police Department.