An Afghan refugee convicted of first-degree murder earlier this year in one of three fatal shootings that shook Albuquerque’s Muslim community has reached a plea agreement that could resolve criminal charges stemming from the other two killings. The agreement, which will be considered by a state district judge during a hearing on Tuesday, has not been made public.
The convicted individual, identified as Muhammad Syed, is already facing life in prison for the killing of 41-year-old Aftab Hussein in July 2022. The trial for the second case, which was set to begin on Tuesday, was canceled as discussions about changing the plea took place.
