ALBUQUERQUE, NM – A tense situation unfolded outside Hotel Park Central as a security officer reported a woman refusing to leave the premises. The incident quickly escalated when the woman allegedly seized a firearm from a supervisor.
The security officer, who was unfamiliar with the area, called for assistance from the corner of Locust Street and Central Avenue. He described the woman as being outside the main entrance of the hotel.
As the situation grew more volatile, the officer reported a physical altercation and expressed concern over the woman reaching for a gun. Moments later, he confirmed she had obtained it from his supervisor.
The officer, unsure if the firearm was loaded, assumed it was, prompting urgent calls for everyone to distance themselves from the woman. The tension heightened as the officer reported hearing multiple shots, estimating about six.
Inside the hotel, staff were advised to secure all entrances and ensure the safety of employees. The officer remained in communication, providing updates on the woman’s location near the hotel’s north loop.
Police arrived on the scene, urging all hotel staff to remain indoors. The officer coordinated with his supervisor, who was positioned near the front entrance, to ensure compliance with law enforcement directives.
The situation reached a critical point as police ordered the woman to surrender. The officer confirmed that she was down and instructed not to move, marking the resolution of the incident.
Law enforcement officials took control, ensuring the safety of all involved. The security officer expressed relief as the situation was brought to an end without further incident.