Joshua Beeman

Joshua Sterling Beeman, a 37-year-old White male, was born in El Paso, Texas, on October 24, 1984. Known to his family and friends as Josh, he was remembered as a free spirit who loved everyone. His life was celebrated by his parents, brother, uncle, and grandparents at a private service after his death.

On the evening of June 15, 2022, Joshua’s life was cut short during a violent encounter in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was fatally shot near the intersection of Central Avenue and San Mateo Boulevard. The Albuquerque Police Department immediately opened a homicide investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and find the person responsible.

As detectives pieced together the events of that night, their investigation led them to identify a primary suspect. An arrest was made, but as the case proceeded, court records revealed an unexpected and complex detail about the man charged in Joshua's death. The suspect had previously worked as an informant for the federal Drug Enforcement Administration.

Following the investigation and subsequent arrest, the suspect was taken into custody to face charges related to the killing. The case is now in litigation and progressing through the court system to seek justice for Joshua Beeman and his family.