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Xavier Zamora, 17, of Albuquerque, is wanted for murder. He is accused of killing factor Jose Hernandez on Monday afternoon.
Hernandez was working in southwestern Albuquerque when he saw Zamora arguing with his mother in front of their home and decided to help him defuse the conflict, the Albuquerque police said.
Hernandez sprayed Mace on Zamora when the teenager became aggressive towards her, police said, citing an interview with the mother.
The teenager then entered his home, returned outside with a firearm and shot Hernandez in the abdomen before returning inside, police said.
Someone tried to resuscitate Hernandez, but the 47-year-old postman and veteran of the army eventually died from his injury, police said.
The police were called and SWAT agents surrounded the house. Although no one had seen Zamora leave before the police arrived, they finally learned that Zamora had run away, the police said.
Zamora is 6 feet tall, has brown hair and eyes, and weighs 165 pounds, according to a warrant issued against her.
Everyone in the neighborhood knew the postman, said one resident
"Jose was a very special guy – he was not your usual factor," said Michael Shepherd at KOAT. "He would do everything he could, he would talk to you."
On Tuesday, people left flowers and notes outside the house in memory of Hernandez, KOAT reported.
"To a great factor who sacrificed his life for the greater good," reads a note written by a colleague. "We will all remember you."
Hernandez, a carrier of the Five Points Post Office in the city, has worked for the US Postal Service for 12 years, the agency said.
"We are shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic death of one of our own employees and colleagues," said Post Office spokesperson Rod Spurgeon. "He served his community with dedication and was a decorated army veteran.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and the postal service provides employee support services for his family and colleagues."
The shooting shook the city, said Mayor Tim Keller.
"We are mourning with the victim's family and with the entire family of the postal service," Keller said. "As we work to get answers to the many unanswered questions, we know that we must and will continue to fight against gun violence that has caused terrible victims in our community, and fighting crime will remain our number one priority.
"Albuquerque, please take a little time in the next few days to make sure personally that your local postal service knows how much you appreciate them and to bring them your love and support."
Amanda Watts and Casey Hicks of CNN contributed to this report.
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