On April 3, 2023, 31-year-old Monique Garcia was shot near Zuni and Ortiz Drive S.E. in southeast Albuquerque after an argument at an apartment complex. Police say the dispute began at Kristina Withrow’s apartment; Withrow allegedly told Garcia to leave, grabbed a gun and handed it to her 18-year-old son, Kristian Crespin. Crespin allegedly shot Garcia three times. Emergency services transported Garcia to a hospital, where she died of her wounds. Witnesses reported seeing a man shoot a woman and then flee.

Withrow initially attempted to claim responsibility but later said her son fired the weapon. Both Withrow and Crespin were arrested and charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder and tampering with evidence; Withrow was also charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Judges ordered both suspects held pending trial; Crespin’s detention was ordered despite defense arguments about his age and an alleged brain injury.

If anyone knew Monique Garcia or has information about the April 3, 2023 shooting, please come forward.