Shocking details have emerged from Albuquerque, New Mexico, following the arrest of a man accused of a cold-blooded murder at a local auto parts store. The alleged shooter, 23-year-old Devin Munford, is now in custody facing a charge of first-degree murder.
The incident, which sent ripples of fear through the community, unfolded on a seemingly ordinary Tuesday at an AutoZone store. According to criminal complaints filed in court, the violence was the horrifying culmination of a dispute over money.
A Premeditated Act of Violence
Court documents paint a disturbing picture of premeditation. Munford allegedly confessed to police that he had been planning the shooting for several days. The motive, he stated, was a belief that the victim, his former roommate, owed him a significant sum of money—approximately $1,500.
Munford told investigators he drove to the AutoZone store specifically to confront the victim. He allegedly entered the establishment, located his target, and without warning, opened fire.
The Chilling Aftermath and Arrest
Following the shooting, Munford reportedly fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle nearby in a panicked attempt to evade capture. He was apprehended by Albuquerque Police Department officers a short time later, hiding on the rooftop of a commercial building not far from the crime scene.
Upon his arrest, a firearm was recovered. Police are working to determine if it was the weapon used in the fatal attack. The swift response from law enforcement ensured a dangerous individual was removed from the streets, but the event has left a community in mourning and seeking answers.
The investigation remains active as detectives work to corroborate the alleged confession and piece together the final moments that led to this tragic loss of life.
