ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a possible justifiable homicide in southwest Albuquerque. APD says around 10 p.m. Thursday, officers were called to the 1400 block of Dona Arcelia St. because of shots being fired.

Police say when officers arrived on scene they found two people who had suffered from gunshot wounds. Both people were taken to the hospital, a 17-year-old died from his wounds and the other is listed in critical condition. Police are investigating the shooting as a justifiable homicide. Detectives are trying to determine whether the second person shot in self-defense.