Christopher Joseph Hernandez, 29, of Albuquerque was shot and killed at a gas station on January 21, 2023. The shooting happened around 10:30 p.m.; Hernandez was later dropped off at Kaseman Hospital where he died.

He had just celebrated his 29th birthday and is described by family as fun-loving, crazy, and silly. He leaves three children and their mother, Vanessa, who are now coping with his sudden death and seeking support for funeral and living expenses.

If anyone was at the gas station that night or has information about what happened, please come forward.