A failed New Mexico political candidate accused in shootings at Democratic state and local lawmakers’ homes and businesses has been indicted in 14 criminal counts, the district attorney says.
for a state House seat, but lost to incumbent Democrat Miguel P. Garcia by 5,679 to 2,033, or 74% to 26%.
Albuquerque police have said Pena believed the election had been “rigged.” He had brought his complaints to some of the officials whose homes were later struck by gunfire, but to no avail, according to police.or businesses. Police have said that Pena participated in at least one of the shootings, but his weapon, described as an AR handgun, jammed.
The grand jury indicted Pena on three counts of criminal solicitation to commit a shooting at a dwelling; four counts of shooting at a dwelling; two counts of conspiracy; two counts of unlawfully taking a motor vehicle; attempt to commit aggravated battery with a deadly weapon; and two counts of possession of a firearm by certain persons.Pena was initially arrested on charges that included being a felon in possession of a firearm and shooting at an occupied dwelling.
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