NEW MEXICO — One person is dead following an “unidentified explosion” near a strip mall in Albuquerque, police say.
Witnesses reported hearing a large blast Monday afternoon and as they went to investigate, they found a dead body behind a business in the strip mall.
No other injuries were reported.
Multiple businesses in the area were evacuated and a bomb squad was called in.
The area of Coors and Central has an active police presence due to an unidentified explosion. The business area is under shelter in place. Please stay in the media staging area for your safety.
— Albuquerque Police (@ABQPOLICE) February 4, 2019
One subject is deceased as a result of this explosion. No other injuries have been reported.
— Albuquerque Police (@ABQPOLICE) February 4, 2019
Initial media brief with #APD PIO on explosion at Coors and Central. @abqfire https://t.co/Pq1aWjIXw9
— Albuquerque Police (@ABQPOLICE) February 4, 2019
The cause of the blast is unknown.
