Cedric Garcia-Guzman, 39, was shot and killed in Albuquerque on December 17, 2022. The Albuquerque Police Department opened a homicide investigation and its detectives identified a suspect, leading to an arrest warrant for 17-year-old Ruben Benavidez.

The Tactical section of APD executed the warrant and took Benavidez into custody. Benavidez is reported to be the son of Cedric Garcia-Guzman’s girlfriend, a relationship detail noted by investigators.

If anyone knew Cedric or has information about what happened on December 17, please come forward.