Judge Denies Bond for Murder Suspect Deangelo Lee
A judge ordered Deangelo Lee to stay in custody until his trial for the shooting death of David Torres.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Violence
Deangelo Lee will remain jailed as he awaits trial for the murder of David Torres. Police allege Lee shot Torres through a screen door at a northeast Albuquerque apartment.
Why it matters
The decision to deny bond ensures the suspect remains in custody following allegations that he killed the victim during a confrontation over an expensive wrist watch.
A judge has ordered Deangelo Lee to remain in jail until his trial, with the investigation into the shooting ongoing. The court process remains at the pre-trial stage as legal proceedings against the suspect continue.
The players
Deangelo Lee
He is the murder suspect currently being held in jail while awaiting trial for the death of David Torres.
David Torres
He was the victim of a fatal shooting at an apartment located in northeast Albuquerque.
The details
Prosecutors allege that Lee traveled to an apartment in northeast Albuquerque on a Lime scooter to recover an expensive wrist watch. A witness claims Lee shot through a screen door, and police reports state that transaction data from the scooter helped track the suspect.
Timeline
July 22, 2026: David Torres was killed during a shooting at an apartment in northeast Albuquerque.
Legal Context
The court's decision to hold a defendant follows the established guidelines set by New Mexico's pre-trial detention statutes. This ruling aligns with the state's broader procedural approach to managing violent crime cases and ensuring public safety during judicial proceedings.
The detention of the suspect provides clarity on the current state of the legal proceedings regarding this fatal shooting in the northeast area. Residents can expect the judicial process to continue as the case moves toward trial.
The takeaway
This case highlights the importance of electronic evidence, such as scooter rental records, in modern police investigations. Authorities successfully linked the suspect to the crime scene by tracking his travel through purchase records.
Further reading
For more information on local legal updates, read the latest reports in the Albuquerque Violence section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KOB.
