What happened to Josiah Armijo after the Spirit Halloween shooting?

Josiah Armijo was charged with second-degree murder after fatally shooting Chase Beltramo. He was released on his own recognizance, pleaded not guilty, and his case is currently ongoing in the city of Albuquerque court system. He also faces a pending battery charge from an earlier incident.

Was Chase Beltramo armed during the Spirit Halloween shooting?

No, Chase Beltramo was unarmed when he was fatally shot by security guard Josiah Armijo at the Spirit Halloween store.

What was Josiah Armijo charged with?

Josiah Armijo was charged with second-degree murder for the fatal shooting at Spirit Halloween. He also has a pending battery charge from an unrelated incident prior to the shooting.

Is the Spirit Halloween store where the shooting occurred still open?

No, the Spirit Halloween store at 2103 Carlisle Blvd. N.E. in Albuquerque was closed indefinitely following the incident out of respect for those affected and for the ongoing investigation.

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What happened after the Spirit Halloween security guard shooting?

What happened?

Josiah Armijo, a security guard, was charged with second-degree murder after fatally shooting 41-year-old suspected shoplifter Chase Beltramo at a Spirit Halloween in Albuquerque on October 16, 2025. Armijo was released on his own recognizance, has pleaded not guilty, and the case is currently ongoing in the city of Albuquerque court system.

Interim public outcome

Last checked: Jun 21, 2026

Sources: YouTube; Reddit

Timeline

Sep 23, 2025
Josiah Armijo is charged with battery in an unrelated incident at a Dollar Tree, a charge that remains pending.
Oct 16, 2025
Josiah Armijo fatally shoots 41-year-old Chase Beltramo at a Spirit Halloween store in Albuquerque, New Mexico, around 5:00 PM.
Oct 17, 2025
Homicide detectives from the Albuquerque Police Department charge Josiah Armijo with second-degree murder.
Oct 18, 2025
Josiah Armijo is released on his own recognizance and enters a plea of not guilty.
Mar 28, 2026
The case against Josiah Armijo for second-degree murder and the prior battery charge are both still ongoing, with no final verdict or sentencing.

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