'Vehicle of interest' sought in slayings of 4 Muslim men in New Mexico

Authorities said Sunday that they are seeking information about a "vehicle of interest" in connection with the slayings of four Muslim men in Albuquerque, New Mexico, since November.

Albuquerque Deputy Police Chief Cecily Barker said law enforcement is looking for a metallic charcoal or dark gray late-model Volkswagen Jetta from central New Mexico.

Mayor Tim Keller said before he introduced Barker: "We have a very, very strong lead. We have a vehicle of interest."

Barker did not say exactly what might tie such a car to the case. It appeared the vehicle was recorded on security video near one or more of the crime scenes.

A flyer asking for information about the car said it was seen near "recent homicides of four Muslim men." The vehicle appears to be a sixth-generation Jetta, sold in North America from 2011 to 2018. The model was sold in "platinum gray metallic," one of eight factory colors available.