New Mexico Crime: Police Arrest BMX-Riding Man Who Stabs 11 People in Random Knife Attacks in Albuquerque

Police in New Mexico confirmed Monday that a BMX-riding man who went for a stabbing spree in Albuquerque on Sunday has been arrested.

According to Albuquerque police, Tobias Gutierrez, 42, was traveling on a BMX bike during the random stabbing of 11 people, New York Post reported.

Police said Gutierrez was booked into jail on charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. Associated Press reported that it was still unclear whether the New Mexico stabbing spree suspect had a lawyer to represent him or speak on his behalf.

According to reports, Gutierrez's arrest came after New Mexico police officers saw him dumping an object into a trash can. Police reportedly stopped him from doing so.

Authorities noted that the police officers later recovered the knife used in the stabbing. Police spokesman Gilbert Gallegos said the stabbing or attacks made by the suspect "doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason."

New Mexico Suspect Stabs 11 People

At least 11 people in seven different scenes across Albuquerque were injured after the stabbing spree.

NBC Chicago reported that the first stabbing incident occurred in the city's downtown. Officers responded at the scene at around 11:15 a.m. and discovered a man with a laceration on his hand.

KOAT reported that the first stabbing occurred near Sister bar on Central Avenue and 4th Street. At the time, police said the suspect was riding a BMX-style bike and was armed with a large knife.

The second stabbing reportedly occurred an hour later outside a smoke shop near the University of New Mexico. Gutierrez was reported to ask the victim for money and yelled obscenities before stabbing the person in the arm.

The third incident happened in front of an apartment building around 1 p.m., then another victim stabbed in the neck was discovered nearby.

The New Mexico police then received another call about a suspect attempting to stab customers in a convenience store. However, authorities discovered multiple victims when they arrived in the store.

After 20 minutes, the authorities received two more calls, and the final victim was reportedly stabbed outside the restaurant. All in all, Gutierrez stabbed 11 individuals, and two of them were critically injured.

Authorities did not identify any of the victims, but they said the injured were brought to several hospitals in Albuquerque. Aside from the two victims seriously hurt, the other victims were either treated, released, or in stable condition.

Other Crimes of New Mexico Stabbing Suspect

According to court records, Tobias Gutierrez already committed federal felony offenses, including battery, burglary, and possession of a controlled substance.

The New Mexico suspect was also reported to be charged with driving while intoxicated. He failed to appear in court for driving on a revoked license in 2014. He told the court that he was in federal custody in another county and was trying to better himself while incarcerated.

He was also previously held in prison for entering a casino armed with a revolver and ammunition. Records showed that he was released from federal custody in 2020.

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Written by: Joshua Summers

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