Police sweep Tingley Beach area as part of murder investigation

Posted: Jan 21, 2019 / 10:08 PM MST / Updated: Jan 22, 2019 / 05:35 AM MST

Albuquerque Police continue their investigation into a deadly shooting on Central Avenue.

Monday afternoon, officers swept the area near Tingley Beach searching for clues to the suspect who shot and killed 43-year-old Isaac Candelaria outside the Central Grill last week.

Witnesses say the suspect tried to steal Candelaria’s bike before killing him.

Police spent hours searching for the killer in and near the Bosque, but never found him.

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