SANTA FE, N.M. —

The Santa Fe Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit has formally charged a man with murder in connection with the suspicious death of a male that took place on Sept. 7.

Through a detailed review of evidence and multiple witness reviews, detectives were able to formally charge Abel Maez for the death of an adult male .

Maez is being charged with One open count of Murder, Armed Robbery, Tampering with Evidence, Firearms or Destructive Devices Receipt, Transportation, or Possession by Certain Persons, and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

He currently remains in custody at Santa Fe County Adult Detention Center.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

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