The Albuquerque, New Mexico police are currently looking to identify the suspects responsible for the murder of young Army veteran.
Last Friday, Tyler Louis Lackey, 24, was gunned down while standing in front of an ATM machine. According to KOAT, Tyler and his friend stopped at the ATM after eating dinner because Tyler’s debit card was declined at the restaurant.
Tyler’s family said the decline was caused by a bank account error that resulted in an overcharge on his account. According to Tyler’s girlfriend he wanted to get cash from the ATM so that he could return to the restaurant and tip the waitress for the inconvenience.
Investigators reported that witnesses said Lackey got into an altercation with the suspect at the ATM. According to KOAT, The suspect then “pulled up next to them [Tyler and his friend] and opened fire.”
Lackey was killed at the scene and a gun was found next to him, but the ownership of the gun has not been reported.
After spending more than five years in the Army as a paratrooper medic, Lackey returned to Albuquerque and was studying at Central New Mexico Community College.
Paula Frank, Lackey’s aunt, said he joined the Army to follow in his brother’s footsteps. She continued to say, “He was everything to us. It’s almost embarrassing that this is the America that these kids are out there fighting to protect.”
Lackey’s leaves behind a devastated girlfriend, Jeanette Munoz, who is still serving as a Specialist in the Army. The two met while they were both stationed at Fort Bragg and she happened to be in Albuquerque visiting Lackey for the weekend.
Police have released a photograph of the suspect’s car and a photo of a woman they are looking for questioning. The primary suspect is a male and was reported wearing a red track jumpsuit.
Albuquerque police are asking for help to identify suspects and encourage anyone with information to call 242-COPS.
© 2016 Bright Mountain Media, Inc.
All rights reserved. The content of this webpage may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written consent of Bright Mountain Media, Inc. which may be contacted at info@brightmountainmedia.com
What corruption indexes don’t tell us about Afghanistan
Navy adjusts uniform sizes to accommodate larger sailors