ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The victim in a shooting that happened last Sunday in downtown Albuquerque has died. One week ago, APD arrested the two teens accused of the shooting after a fight with the victim.
On May 4, APD found that David Segura had been shot. The two 18-year-olds, Matthew Akugue and Isaiah Martinez, were accused of shooting Segura, following a verbal altercation that quickly became violent.
On Friday, both came before a judge for their pre-trial hearing. “I learned this morning that as of yesterday, the victim, David Segura, who has been on life support for several days, succumbed to his injuries, and the time of death was announced yesterday,” said the prosecutor representing the state of New Mexico.
According to the criminal complaint, Segura’s cousin told officers that David, Matthew, and Isaiah were in a fight near 6th and Central downtown.
After the initial altercation, Segura and his cousin walked west on Central towards his house. They noticed a white sedan following them as they approached the roundabout on 8th. Moments later, they heard multiple gun shots and David collapsed to the ground.
According to the criminal complaint, 17 shots were fired. On Friday, Martinez’s defense attorney argued that because of how fast the events unfolded, he should not be deemed dangerous. “This was clearly an event that escalated very quickly. As an 18-year-old with no criminal history, just driving around downtown, I would argue I’m not even sure if the defendant knew the severity of what was about to happen.”
The judge ruled that both teens will be held until trial. Akugue and Martinez are facing several charges, including aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
