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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Teen arrested for controlling someone’s life
2. Weekend homicide suspect boasts about control over victim’s life
Joshua Dickens, a 19-year-old, was arrested by APD detectives for the fatal shooting of Eric Purley in Albuquerque. The incident occurred in front of a bus stop on Central Ave. Surveillance footage captured Dickens in a blue shirt confronting Purley, leading to a fatal altercation. Purley was rushed to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries. Witnesses reported Purley’s intoxicated state prior to the incident. Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Dickens after a confidential informant revealed his bragging about the shooting. Dickens faces charges of murder and tampering with evidence. The case highlights the tragic consequences of senseless violence.
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1. Teen Arrested in Fatal Weekend Incident
2. APD Takes Control in Boastful Teen Homicide Case
Albuquerque Murder Suspect Arrested After Fatal Shooting
ALBUQUERQUE – APD detectives have apprehended Joshua Dickens, a 19-year-old suspect, in connection with a fatal shooting that took place in front of a bus stop on Central Ave. The incident occurred near the bus stop at 6818 Central Ave. S.E.
Surveillance footage captured the tragic event, showing Dickens, dressed in a blue shirt, walking along the sidewalk at 10:44 a.m. He passed by the bus stop, turned back, and engaged in a confrontation with another man, later identified as Eric Purley. Purley, who approached Dickens, was seen walking back towards the bus stop, clutching his chest before collapsing on the sidewalk.
The victim, Purley, was rushed to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
According to a friend of Purley, the day began with a plan to visit the flea market at Expo New Mexico. However, Purley, intoxicated and disinterested in the flea market, crossed Central Ave. and narrowly avoided being hit by a vehicle. The friend recounted hearing an argument between Purley and a man, followed by a gunshot and the man fleeing westbound on Central.
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Prior to the shooting, Dickens was captured on surveillance footage inside a smoke shop at 9:17 a.m., wearing the same attire observed during the tragic incident.
An informant later disclosed to detectives that Dickens had been boasting about shooting a homeless individual in the vicinity of Louisiana and Central. The informant described Dickens as laughing and expressing control over someone’s life.
Subsequently, an arrest warrant was issued for Dickens, who now faces charges of murder and tampering with evidence.
Location Details:
The bus stop where the fatal shooting occurred is situated on the south side of Central Ave, a bustling thoroughfare in Albuquerque. Central Ave, also known as Historic Route 66, runs through the heart of the city, lined with shops, restaurants, and various establishments.
Expo New Mexico, where Purley and his friend intended to visit the flea market, is a popular event venue and fairgrounds located in the vicinity of Central Ave. The area sees a significant amount of foot traffic and activity on weekends.
Surveillance cameras in the area captured the sequence of events leading up to the tragic incident, providing crucial evidence for the investigation.
