Spirit Halloween Security Guard Charged With Murder In Albuquerque Shoplifting Death
Spirit Halloween Security Guard Charged With Murder In Albuquerque Shoplifting Death

Spirit Halloween Security Guard Charged With Murder In Albuquerque Shoplifting Death

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Josiah Armijo, a 25-year-old security guard at a Spirit Halloween store in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has been charged with second-degree murder following the fatal shooting of 41-year-old Chase Beltramo, who was suspected of shoplifting items worth less than $90. The incident escalated after Beltramo exited the store without paying, leading Armijo to tackle him, pull him into a steel pole, and engage in a physical altercation during which Armijo was seen pointing a gun at Beltramo's face and using pepper spray. Despite Beltramo not being armed or posing an apparent threat, Armijo fired three shots, two of which struck Beltramo, resulting in his death. The store has been closed indefinitely out of respect and for the ongoing investigation. Legal experts have noted that shoplifting items valued under $90 is a misdemeanor, and questioned the necessity and proportionality of Armijo's use of deadly force. Armijo also has a prior incident involving security work, adding complexity to the case under investigation by police and the district attorney's office.

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