ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Thursday, friends and family came together to remember David Segura. Police said he was shot and killed by teenagers in a drive-by shooting near 8th St. and Central Ave. earlier this year. Family members KRQE News 13 spoke with say this is yet another example of the violent crime affecting Albuquerque.
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“These criminals have no fear of repercussion. I mean the rate of… there’s got to be tougher penalties for crime. If you do the crime, you have to do the time. That’s one thing we really want to raise awareness of,” said Julie Segura, David Segura’s mother.
The family described Segura as having a deep passion for the outdoors, enjoying activities like camping, hunting and fishing. He was an avid sports fan and proudly cheered on the Broncos. His family says he had an ability to connect with people through his humor and loved to bring joy to those around him. He was also deeply connected to his faith. Segura was an organ donor and saved four lives with his donation. He donated his heart, liver and two kidneys.
“My son was very outgoing, very joyful,” Segura’s mother added. “He came to school here at UNM. He loved his son. First and foremost. He has a 7-year-old son, Luke.”
Segura was shot near 8th Street and Central Ave., after a verbal altercation turned violent. According to police, a white sedan with two 18-year-olds drove by and shot him 17 times. The suspects are facing charges including first degree murder. The family is calling for reform of the justice system, saying too many people have suffered as a result of the “revolving door”. Wednesday was Segura’s birthday. He would have turned 34.
