ALBUQUERQUE – Authorities say a man accused of a deadly shooting on Interstate 40 in Albuquerque has surrendered to police.
Albuquerque police arrested 51-year-old Donald Durquette on a murder charge after he turned himself over to New Mexico State Police.
Police found a truck with the driver dead early Monday, prompting authorities to shut down the interstate and launch a homicide investigation.
Authorities have not released the victim’s name.
According to the criminal complaint, Duquette told authorities that he was smoking methamphetamine and marijuana Sunday.
Authorities say Duquette became paranoid and thought he was being followed by the truck.
Authorities say Duquette fired five times at the truck, hitting the man in the head.
Online court records don’t list a defense attorney for Duquette who could comment on his behalf.
