Man Pulls Gun & Fires at Two People in Front of Police

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* (Disclaimer: The content in this video is intended for educational and informational purposes only) Albuquerque, New Mexico — On June 20, 2026, a confrontation was preceded by an unrelated incident, when 41-year-old Stephen Griego reported being pepper-sprayed and having his cellphone stolen during an altercation downtown. Authorities said Griego later shared videos about that encounter on social media, and investigators believe he armed himself before returning to the area on July 3rd, because of what had happened previously. Just before midnight, Griego was riding an electric scooter near Central Avenue and 3rd Street when he became involved in a verbal dispute with 40-year-old Juan Ortega. The argument quickly turned physical after Ortega shoved Griego, who then moved around a nearby barricade, pulled a handgun from his waistband, and opened fire. According to investigators, Griego fired two shots within seconds of each other. Police say the first bullet struck 38-year-old Richard Thyberg, who had become involved in the confrontation, while the second hit Ortega. Officers assigned to patrol the busy downtown nightlife district heard the gunfire and immediately rushed toward the scene. As they closed in, they encountered Griego while the armed confrontation was still unfolding. Officers repeatedly ordered him to stop before four officers fired their weapons, striking Griego multiple times. Police later said one officer reported believing Griego was advancing toward the wounded Ortega, who was already on the ground, creating what the officer perceived to be an immediate deadly threat. Griego was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Investigators said he suffered six gunshot wounds. The shooting left four…

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